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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,939.37, 8,913.38 and 2,656.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,939.37, 8,913.38 and 2,656.17 is: 3,986.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,939.37 : 8,913.38 = 2,656.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,939.37/8,913.38 = 2,656.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,939.37x = 8,913.38 × 2,656.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,939.37x = 23,675,439.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,675,439.27/5,939.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.19

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