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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.63, 8,921.15 and 2,483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.63, 8,921.15 and 2,483.88 is: 3,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.63 : 8,921.15 = 2,483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.63/8,921.15 = 2,483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.63x = 8,921.15 × 2,483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.63x = 22,159,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159,066.06/5,946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.32

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