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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.49, 8,946.51 and 2,453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.49, 8,946.51 and 2,453.52 is: 3,680.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.49 : 8,946.51 = 2,453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.49/8,946.51 = 2,453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.49x = 8,946.51 × 2,453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.49x = 21,950,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,950,465.56/5,964.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.19

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