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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,939.36, 8,907.96 and 2,651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,939.36, 8,907.96 and 2,651.84 is: 3,977.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,939.36 : 8,907.96 = 2,651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,939.36/8,907.96 = 2,651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,939.36x = 8,907.96 × 2,651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,939.36x = 23,622,484.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,622,484.65/5,939.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.28

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