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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.26, 8,927.26 and 2,989.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.26, 8,927.26 and 2,989.91 is: 4,484.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.26 : 8,927.26 = 2,989.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.26/8,927.26 = 2,989.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.26x = 8,927.26 × 2,989.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.26x = 26,691,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,691,644.36/5,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.29

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