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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,939.94, 8,912.92 and 2,655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,939.94, 8,912.92 and 2,655.16 is: 3,984.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,939.94 : 8,912.92 = 2,655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,939.94/8,912.92 = 2,655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,939.94x = 8,912.92 × 2,655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,939.94x = 23,665,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,228.67/5,939.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.09

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