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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.79, 8,946.50 and 2,676.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.79, 8,946.50 and 2,676.09 is: 4,013.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.79 : 8,946.50 = 2,676.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.79/8,946.50 = 2,676.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.79x = 8,946.50 × 2,676.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.79x = 23,941,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,941,639.19/5,964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.83

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