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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.44, 8,946.90 and 2,502.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.44, 8,946.90 and 2,502.12 is: 3,754.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.44 : 8,946.90 = 2,502.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.44/8,946.90 = 2,502.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.44x = 8,946.90 × 2,502.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.44x = 22,386,217.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,386,217.43/5,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.54

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