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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.08, 8,921.42 and 2,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.08, 8,921.42 and 2,483.52 is: 3,725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.08 : 8,921.42 = 2,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.08/8,921.42 = 2,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.08x = 8,921.42 × 2,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.08x = 22,156,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156,525.00/5,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.61

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