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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.63, 8,912.45 and 2,433.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.63, 8,912.45 and 2,433.55 is: 3,650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.63 : 8,912.45 = 2,433.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.63/8,912.45 = 2,433.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.63x = 8,912.45 × 2,433.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.63x = 21,688,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,688,898.62/5,941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.33

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