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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.62, 8,934.52 and 2,670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.62, 8,934.52 and 2,670.38 is: 4,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.62 : 8,934.52 = 2,670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.62/8,934.52 = 2,670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.62x = 8,934.52 × 2,670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.62x = 23,858,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,858,563.52/5,953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.40

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