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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.39, 8,914.59 and 2,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.39, 8,914.59 and 2,982.24 is: 4,473.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.39 : 8,914.59 = 2,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.39/8,914.59 = 2,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.39x = 8,914.59 × 2,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.39x = 26,585,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,585,446.88/5,942.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.87

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