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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.28, 8,929.44 and 2,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.28, 8,929.44 and 2,663.76 is: 3,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.28 : 8,929.44 = 2,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.28/8,929.44 = 2,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.28x = 8,929.44 × 2,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.28x = 23,785,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,785,885.09/5,951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.77

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