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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.23, 8,949.39 and 2,676.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.23, 8,949.39 and 2,676.65 is: 4,016.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.23 : 8,949.39 = 2,676.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.23/8,949.39 = 2,676.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.23x = 8,949.39 × 2,676.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.23x = 23,954,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954,329.96/5,964.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.33

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