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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.70, 8,941.95 and 2,676.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.70, 8,941.95 and 2,676.18 is: 4,012.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.70 : 8,941.95 = 2,676.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.70/8,941.95 = 2,676.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.70x = 8,941.95 × 2,676.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.70x = 23,930,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,930,267.75/5,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.65

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