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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,945.94, 8,913.87 and 2,388.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,945.94, 8,913.87 and 2,388.42 is: 3,580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,945.94 : 8,913.87 = 2,388.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,945.94/8,913.87 = 2,388.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,945.94x = 8,913.87 × 2,388.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,945.94x = 21,290,065.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,290,065.39/5,945.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.61

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