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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.69, 8,931.75 and 2,443.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.69, 8,931.75 and 2,443.83 is: 3,665.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.69 : 8,931.75 = 2,443.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.69/8,931.75 = 2,443.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.69x = 8,931.75 × 2,443.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.69x = 21,827,640.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,827,640.05/5,954.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.62

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