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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,943.34, 8,914.83 and 2,825.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,943.34, 8,914.83 and 2,825.59 is: 4,238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,943.34 : 8,914.83 = 2,825.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,943.34/8,914.83 = 2,825.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,943.34x = 8,914.83 × 2,825.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,943.34x = 25,189,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,189,654.50/5,943.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.30

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