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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.62, 8,926.00 and 2,830.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.62, 8,926.00 and 2,830.93 is: 4,246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.62 : 8,926.00 = 2,830.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.62/8,926.00 = 2,830.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.62x = 8,926.00 × 2,830.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.62x = 25,268,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,268,851.79/5,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.42

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