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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.51, 8,928.77 and 2,441.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.51, 8,928.77 and 2,441.87 is: 3,662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.51 : 8,928.77 = 2,441.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.51/8,928.77 = 2,441.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.51x = 8,928.77 × 2,441.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.51x = 21,802,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802,895.60/5,952.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.81

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