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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.89, 8,949.69 and 2,457.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.89, 8,949.69 and 2,457.81 is: 3,685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.89 : 8,949.69 = 2,457.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.89/8,949.69 = 2,457.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.89x = 8,949.69 × 2,457.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.89x = 21,996,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,996,637.58/5,968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.21

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