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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.06, 8,927.50 and 2,660.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.06, 8,927.50 and 2,660.54 is: 3,993.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.06 : 8,927.50 = 2,660.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.06/8,927.50 = 2,660.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.06x = 8,927.50 × 2,660.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.06x = 23,751,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,751,970.85/5,948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.23

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