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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.72, 8,933.76 and 2,670.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.72, 8,933.76 and 2,670.48 is: 4,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.72 : 8,933.76 = 2,670.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.72/8,933.76 = 2,670.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.72x = 8,933.76 × 2,670.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.72x = 23,857,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,857,427.40/5,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.78

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