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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,901.46, 8,853.35 and 1,952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,901.46, 8,853.35 and 1,952.56 is: 2,929.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901.46 : 8,853.35 = 1,952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901.46/8,853.35 = 1,952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901.46x = 8,853.35 × 1,952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901.46x = 17,286,697.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,286,697.08/5,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.22

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