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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.96, 8,931.80 and 2,445.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.96, 8,931.80 and 2,445.33 is: 3,667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.96 : 8,931.80 = 2,445.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.96/8,931.80 = 2,445.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.96x = 8,931.80 × 2,445.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.96x = 21,841,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,841,198.49/5,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.73

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