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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.74, 8,932.50 and 2,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.74, 8,932.50 and 2,670 is: 4,002.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.74 : 8,932.50 = 2,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.74/8,932.50 = 2,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.74x = 8,932.50 × 2,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.74x = 23,849,775
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,849,775/5,958.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.49

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