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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,944.52, 8,913.44 and 2,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,944.52, 8,913.44 and 2,436.96 is: 3,654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,944.52 : 8,913.44 = 2,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,944.52/8,913.44 = 2,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,944.52x = 8,913.44 × 2,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,944.52x = 21,721,696.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,721,696.74/5,944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.07

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