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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.48, 8,931.75 and 2,445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.48, 8,931.75 and 2,445.18 is: 3,669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.48 : 8,931.75 = 2,445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.48/8,931.75 = 2,445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.48x = 8,931.75 × 2,445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.48x = 21,839,736.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,839,736.47/5,952.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.01

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