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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.31, 8,950.32 and 2,636.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.31, 8,950.32 and 2,636.02 is: 3,951.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.31 : 8,950.32 = 2,636.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.31/8,950.32 = 2,636.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.31x = 8,950.32 × 2,636.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.31x = 23,593,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593,222.53/5,970.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.76

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