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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.50, 8,942.25 and 2,498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.50, 8,942.25 and 2,498.75 is: 3,748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.50 : 8,942.25 = 2,498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.50/8,942.25 = 2,498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.50x = 8,942.25 × 2,498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.50x = 22,344,447.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344,447.19/5,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.13

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