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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.90, 8,931.79 and 2,444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.90, 8,931.79 and 2,444.91 is: 3,666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.90 : 8,931.79 = 2,444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.90/8,931.79 = 2,444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.90x = 8,931.79 × 2,444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.90x = 21,837,410.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,410.46/5,955.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.52

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