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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.36, 8,925.24 and 2,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.36, 8,925.24 and 2,658.76 is: 3,990.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.36 : 8,925.24 = 2,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.36/8,925.24 = 2,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.36x = 8,925.24 × 2,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.36x = 23,730,071.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,730,071.10/5,947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.02

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