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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.34, 8,913.33 and 2,824.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.34, 8,913.33 and 2,824.59 is: 4,236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.34 : 8,913.33 = 2,824.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.34/8,913.33 = 2,824.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.34x = 8,913.33 × 2,824.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.34x = 25,176,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,176,502.78/5,942.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.80

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