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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,945.59, 8,923.92 and 3,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,945.59, 8,923.92 and 3,026.08 is: 4,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,945.59 : 8,923.92 = 3,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,945.59/8,923.92 = 3,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,945.59x = 8,923.92 × 3,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,945.59x = 27,004,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,004,495.83/5,945.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.94

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