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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.03, 8,927.48 and 2,620.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.03, 8,927.48 and 2,620.77 is: 3,928.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.03 : 8,927.48 = 2,620.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.03/8,927.48 = 2,620.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.03x = 8,927.48 × 2,620.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.03x = 23,396,858.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,396,858.66/5,955.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.92

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