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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,966.93, 8,953.26 and 2,459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,966.93, 8,953.26 and 2,459.50 is: 3,690.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,966.93 : 8,953.26 = 2,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,966.93/8,953.26 = 2,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,966.93x = 8,953.26 × 2,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,966.93x = 22,020,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020,542.97/5,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.43

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