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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.73, 8,935.33 and 2,668.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.73, 8,935.33 and 2,668.06 is: 4,002.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.73 : 8,935.33 = 2,668.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.73/8,935.33 = 2,668.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.73x = 8,935.33 × 2,668.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.73x = 23,839,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,839,996.56/5,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.87

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