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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.99, 8,926.62 and 2,002.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.99, 8,926.62 and 2,002.37 is: 3,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.99 : 8,926.62 = 2,002.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.99/8,926.62 = 2,002.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.99x = 8,926.62 × 2,002.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.99x = 17,874,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,874,396.09/5,950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.60

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