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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.54, 8,935.23 and 2,626.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.54, 8,935.23 and 2,626.71 is: 3,938.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.54 : 8,935.23 = 2,626.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.54/8,935.23 = 2,626.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.54x = 8,935.23 × 2,626.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.54x = 23,470,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470,257.99/5,958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.93

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