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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.71, 8,931.43 and 2,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.71, 8,931.43 and 2,445.08 is: 3,667.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.71 : 8,931.43 = 2,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.71/8,931.43 = 2,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.71x = 8,931.43 × 2,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.71x = 21,838,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,838,077.08/5,954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.36

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