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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.76, 8,911.20 and 2,477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.76, 8,911.20 and 2,477.12 is: 3,715.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.76 : 8,911.20 = 2,477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.76/8,911.20 = 2,477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.76x = 8,911.20 × 2,477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.76x = 22,074,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074,111.74/5,941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.08

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