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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.55, 8,924.73 and 2,391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.55, 8,924.73 and 2,391.67 is: 3,587.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.55 : 8,924.73 = 2,391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.55/8,924.73 = 2,391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.55x = 8,924.73 × 2,391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.55x = 21,345,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,345,009.00/5,949.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.67

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