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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.24, 8,927.97 and 2,664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.24, 8,927.97 and 2,664.45 is: 3,996.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.24 : 8,927.97 = 2,664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.24/8,927.97 = 2,664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.24x = 8,927.97 × 2,664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.24x = 23,788,129.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,788,129.67/5,952.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.50

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