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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.68, 8,923.02 and 2,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.68, 8,923.02 and 2,484.04 is: 3,726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.68 : 8,923.02 = 2,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.68/8,923.02 = 2,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.68x = 8,923.02 × 2,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.68x = 22,165,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,165,138.60/5,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.06

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