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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.46, 8,929.63 and 2,443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.46, 8,929.63 and 2,443.48 is: 3,664.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.46 : 8,929.63 = 2,443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.46/8,929.63 = 2,443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.46x = 8,929.63 × 2,443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.46x = 21,819,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,819,353.04/5,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.37

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