The extra pin of each fan is a tachometer output. You can leave those disconnected or connect them to the unused GPIO pins for RPM monitoring (check out this tool). For my build I just cut off the fan connectors, soldered on extension wires and crimped female Dupont connectors onto the ends. I also reused the sleeve that came from the factory and secured it with heat-shrink to make the harness look tidier.
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