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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,906.70, 8,853.80 and 1,956.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,906.70, 8,853.80 and 1,956.94 is: 2,933.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,906.70 : 8,853.80 = 1,956.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,906.70/8,853.80 = 1,956.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,906.70x = 8,853.80 × 1,956.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,906.70x = 17,326,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326,323.45/5,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.33

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