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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.26, 8,929.76 and 2,622.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.26, 8,929.76 and 2,622.15 is: 3,931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.26 : 8,929.76 = 2,622.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.26/8,929.76 = 2,622.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.26x = 8,929.76 × 2,622.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.26x = 23,415,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,415,157.07/5,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.85

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