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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.03, 8,919.59 and 2,435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.03, 8,919.59 and 2,435.22 is: 3,653.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.03 : 8,919.59 = 2,435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.03/8,919.59 = 2,435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.03x = 8,919.59 × 2,435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.03x = 21,721,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,721,151.78/5,946.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.05

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