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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.76, 8,926.26 and 3,353.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.76, 8,926.26 and 3,353.62 is: 5,030.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.76 : 8,926.26 = 3,353.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.76/8,926.26 = 3,353.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.76x = 8,926.26 × 3,353.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.76x = 29,935,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,935,284.06/5,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.50

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