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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.23, 8,931.38 and 2,444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.23, 8,931.38 and 2,444.93 is: 3,668.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.23 : 8,931.38 = 2,444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.23/8,931.38 = 2,444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.23x = 8,931.38 × 2,444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.23x = 21,836,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,836,542.02/5,952.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.64

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