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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.94, 8,939.51 and 2,673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.94, 8,939.51 and 2,673.71 is: 4,012.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.94 : 8,939.51 = 2,673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.94/8,939.51 = 2,673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.94x = 8,939.51 × 2,673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.94x = 23,901,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,901,657.28/5,956.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.41

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