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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.62, 8,930.08 and 2,665.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.62, 8,930.08 and 2,665.83 is: 3,998.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.62 : 8,930.08 = 2,665.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.62/8,930.08 = 2,665.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.62x = 8,930.08 × 2,665.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.62x = 23,806,075.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806,075.17/5,953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.59

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