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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.26, 8,926.47 and 2,053.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.26, 8,926.47 and 2,053.62 is: 3,080.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.26 : 8,926.47 = 2,053.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.26/8,926.47 = 2,053.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.26x = 8,926.47 × 2,053.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.26x = 18,331,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,331,577.32/5,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.80

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