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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.76, 8,936.76 and 2,839.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.76, 8,936.76 and 2,839.24 is: 4,260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.76 : 8,936.76 = 2,839.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.76/8,936.76 = 2,839.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.76x = 8,936.76 × 2,839.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.76x = 25,373,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,373,606.46/5,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.35

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