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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.76, 8,901.68 and 2,646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.76, 8,901.68 and 2,646.80 is: 3,970.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.76 : 8,901.68 = 2,646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.76/8,901.68 = 2,646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.76x = 8,901.68 × 2,646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.76x = 23,560,966.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,560,966.62/5,933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.66

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