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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.14, 8,938.83 and 2,497.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.14, 8,938.83 and 2,497.46 is: 3,744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.14 : 8,938.83 = 2,497.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.14/8,938.83 = 2,497.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.14x = 8,938.83 × 2,497.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.14x = 22,324,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324,370.37/5,961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.98

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