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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.64, 8,879.76 and 2,961.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.64, 8,879.76 and 2,961.08 is: 4,436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.64 : 8,879.76 = 2,961.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.64/8,879.76 = 2,961.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.64x = 8,879.76 × 2,961.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.64x = 26,293,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,293,679.74/5,926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.52

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