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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.77, 8,901.68 and 2,646.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.77, 8,901.68 and 2,646.79 is: 3,970.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.77 : 8,901.68 = 2,646.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.77/8,901.68 = 2,646.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.77x = 8,901.68 × 2,646.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.77x = 23,560,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,560,877.61/5,933.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.64

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