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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954, 8,934.78 and 2,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954, 8,934.78 and 2,491.52 is: 3,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954 : 8,934.78 = 2,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954/8,934.78 = 2,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954x = 8,934.78 × 2,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954x = 22,261,183.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261,183.07/5,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.86

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