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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,916.74, 8,879.96 and 2,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,916.74, 8,879.96 and 2,995.88 is: 4,496.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,916.74 : 8,879.96 = 2,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,916.74/8,879.96 = 2,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,916.74x = 8,879.96 × 2,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,916.74x = 26,603,235.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,603,235.19/5,916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.27

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