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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.63, 8,940.39 and 2,673.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.63, 8,940.39 and 2,673.19 is: 4,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.63 : 8,940.39 = 2,673.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.63/8,940.39 = 2,673.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.63x = 8,940.39 × 2,673.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.63x = 23,899,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,899,361.14/5,964.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.85

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