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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.56, 8,914.66 and 2,825.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.56, 8,914.66 and 2,825.01 is: 4,234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.56 : 8,914.66 = 2,825.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.56/8,914.66 = 2,825.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.56x = 8,914.66 × 2,825.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.56x = 25,183,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,183,989.52/5,947.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.34

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