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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.13, 8,930.84 and 2,666.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.13, 8,930.84 and 2,666.34 is: 3,999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.13 : 8,930.84 = 2,666.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.13/8,930.84 = 2,666.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.13x = 8,930.84 × 2,666.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.13x = 23,812,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812,642.59/5,954.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.35

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