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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.52, 8,927.19 and 2,488.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.52, 8,927.19 and 2,488.77 is: 3,733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.52 : 8,927.19 = 2,488.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.52/8,927.19 = 2,488.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.52x = 8,927.19 × 2,488.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.52x = 22,217,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,722.66/5,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.12

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