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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.34, 8,922.94 and 2,483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.34, 8,922.94 and 2,483.50 is: 3,726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.34 : 8,922.94 = 2,483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.34/8,922.94 = 2,483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.34x = 8,922.94 × 2,483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.34x = 22,160,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160,121.49/5,946.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.68

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