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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.63, 8,941.89 and 2,674.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.63, 8,941.89 and 2,674.19 is: 4,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.63 : 8,941.89 = 2,674.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.63/8,941.89 = 2,674.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.63x = 8,941.89 × 2,674.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.63x = 23,912,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,912,312.82/5,965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.35

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