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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.68, 8,921.52 and 2,483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.68, 8,921.52 and 2,483.04 is: 3,724.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.68 : 8,921.52 = 2,483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.68/8,921.52 = 2,483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.68x = 8,921.52 × 2,483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.68x = 22,152,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,491.02/5,947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.56

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