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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,926.67, 8,886.81 and 2,958.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,926.67, 8,886.81 and 2,958.65 is: 4,436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,926.67 : 8,886.81 = 2,958.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,926.67/8,886.81 = 2,958.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,926.67x = 8,886.81 × 2,958.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,926.67x = 26,292,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,292,960.41/5,926.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.38

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