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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.90, 8,924.94 and 2,253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.90, 8,924.94 and 2,253.87 is: 3,380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.90 : 8,924.94 = 2,253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.90/8,924.94 = 2,253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.90x = 8,924.94 × 2,253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.90x = 20,115,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115,654.52/5,949.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.84

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