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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.78, 8,930.74 and 2,443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.78, 8,930.74 and 2,443.84 is: 3,665.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.78 : 8,930.74 = 2,443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.78/8,930.74 = 2,443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.78x = 8,930.74 × 2,443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.78x = 21,825,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,825,299.64/5,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.17

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