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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.62, 8,930.72 and 2,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.62, 8,930.72 and 2,623.28 is: 3,933.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.62 : 8,930.72 = 2,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.62/8,930.72 = 2,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.62x = 8,930.72 × 2,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.62x = 23,427,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,427,779.16/5,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.07

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