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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.94, 8,920.61 and 2,825.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.94, 8,920.61 and 2,825.34 is: 4,238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.94 : 8,920.61 = 2,825.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.94/8,920.61 = 2,825.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.94x = 8,920.61 × 2,825.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.94x = 25,203,756.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,203,756.26/5,946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.11

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