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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,959.54, 8,936.73 and 2,627.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,959.54, 8,936.73 and 2,627.71 is: 3,940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,959.54 : 8,936.73 = 2,627.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,959.54/8,936.73 = 2,627.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,959.54x = 8,936.73 × 2,627.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,959.54x = 23,483,134.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,483,134.79/5,959.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.43

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