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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.13, 8,936.83 and 2,670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.13, 8,936.83 and 2,670.34 is: 4,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.13 : 8,936.83 = 2,670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.13/8,936.83 = 2,670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.13x = 8,936.83 × 2,670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.13x = 23,864,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,864,374.62/5,958.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.35

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