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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.73, 8,923.19 and 2,440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.73, 8,923.19 and 2,440.10 is: 3,658.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.73 : 8,923.19 = 2,440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.73/8,923.19 = 2,440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.73x = 8,923.19 × 2,440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.73x = 21,773,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,773,467.79/5,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.96

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