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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.56, 8,929.24 and 2,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.56, 8,929.24 and 2,622.72 is: 3,932.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.56 : 8,929.24 = 2,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.56/8,929.24 = 2,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.56x = 8,929.24 × 2,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.56x = 23,418,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,418,896.33/5,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.93

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