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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.44, 8,950.77 and 2,454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.44, 8,950.77 and 2,454.68 is: 3,683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.44 : 8,950.77 = 2,454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.44/8,950.77 = 2,454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.44x = 8,950.77 × 2,454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.44x = 21,971,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,971,276.10/5,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.71

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