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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.06, 8,918.71 and 2,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.06, 8,918.71 and 2,658.62 is: 3,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.06 : 8,918.71 = 2,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.06/8,918.71 = 2,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.06x = 8,918.71 × 2,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.06x = 23,711,476.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,711,476.43/5,950.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.08

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