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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.36, 8,895.34 and 2,649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.36, 8,895.34 and 2,649.76 is: 3,971.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.36 : 8,895.34 = 2,649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.36/8,895.34 = 2,649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.36x = 8,895.34 × 2,649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.36x = 23,570,516.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,570,516.12/5,934.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.87

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