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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.04, 8,929.97 and 2,623.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.04, 8,929.97 and 2,623.22 is: 3,933.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.04 : 8,929.97 = 2,623.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.04/8,929.97 = 2,623.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.04x = 8,929.97 × 2,623.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.04x = 23,425,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,275.90/5,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.69

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