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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.69, 8,924.62 and 2,253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.69, 8,924.62 and 2,253.66 is: 3,380.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.69 : 8,924.62 = 2,253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.69/8,924.62 = 2,253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.69x = 8,924.62 × 2,253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.69x = 20,113,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,113,014.49/5,949.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.52

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