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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.63, 8,946.54 and 2,633.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.63, 8,946.54 and 2,633.51 is: 3,948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.63 : 8,946.54 = 2,633.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.63/8,946.54 = 2,633.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.63x = 8,946.54 × 2,633.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.63x = 23,560,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,560,802.56/5,967.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.10

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