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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.26, 8,916.08 and 2,435.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.26, 8,916.08 and 2,435.31 is: 3,651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.26 : 8,916.08 = 2,435.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.26/8,916.08 = 2,435.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.26x = 8,916.08 × 2,435.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.26x = 21,713,406.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,713,406.61/5,946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.61

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