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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.50, 8,930.61 and 2,623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.50, 8,930.61 and 2,623.14 is: 3,932.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.50 : 8,930.61 = 2,623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.50/8,930.61 = 2,623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.50x = 8,930.61 × 2,623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.50x = 23,426,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,426,240.32/5,956.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.89

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