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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.50, 8,943.30 and 2,453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.50, 8,943.30 and 2,453.44 is: 3,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.50 : 8,943.30 = 2,453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.50/8,943.30 = 2,453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.50x = 8,943.30 × 2,453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.50x = 21,941,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,941,849.95/5,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.59

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