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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.93, 8,909.28 and 2,976.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.93, 8,909.28 and 2,976.93 is: 4,463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.93 : 8,909.28 = 2,976.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.93/8,909.28 = 2,976.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.93x = 8,909.28 × 2,976.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.93x = 26,522,265.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,522,265.81/5,941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.58

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