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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.02, 8,921.10 and 2,659.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.02, 8,921.10 and 2,659.46 is: 3,990.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.02 : 8,921.10 = 2,659.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.02/8,921.10 = 2,659.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.02x = 8,921.10 × 2,659.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.02x = 23,725,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,725,308.61/5,946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.12

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