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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.26, 8,913.96 and 2,654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.26, 8,913.96 and 2,654.04 is: 3,981.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.26 : 8,913.96 = 2,654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.26/8,913.96 = 2,654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.26x = 8,913.96 × 2,654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.26x = 23,658,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,658,006.40/5,941.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.98

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