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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.04, 8,927.12 and 2,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.04, 8,927.12 and 2,663.48 is: 3,996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.04 : 8,927.12 = 2,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.04/8,927.12 = 2,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.04x = 8,927.12 × 2,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.04x = 23,777,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,777,205.58/5,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.14

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