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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.32, 8,926.36 and 5,585.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.32, 8,926.36 and 5,585.84 is: 8,379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.32 : 8,926.36 = 5,585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.32/8,926.36 = 5,585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.32x = 8,926.36 × 5,585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.32x = 49,861,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,861,218.74/5,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,379.59

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