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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.93, 8,927.66 and 2,490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.93, 8,927.66 and 2,490.37 is: 3,734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.93 : 8,927.66 = 2,490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.93/8,927.66 = 2,490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.93x = 8,927.66 × 2,490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.93x = 22,233,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,233,164.18/5,953.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.20

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