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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.49, 8,926.84 and 2,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.49, 8,926.84 and 2,663.70 is: 3,995.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.49 : 8,926.84 = 2,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.49/8,926.84 = 2,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.49x = 8,926.84 × 2,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.49x = 23,778,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,778,423.71/5,951.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.37

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