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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.36, 8,923.18 and 2,437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.36, 8,923.18 and 2,437.64 is: 3,656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.36 : 8,923.18 = 2,437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.36/8,923.18 = 2,437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.36x = 8,923.18 × 2,437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.36x = 21,751,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,751,500.50/5,948.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.72

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