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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,945.05, 8,917.96 and 1,996.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,945.05, 8,917.96 and 1,996.15 is: 2,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,945.05 : 8,917.96 = 1,996.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,945.05/8,917.96 = 1,996.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,945.05x = 8,917.96 × 1,996.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,945.05x = 17,801,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,801,588.35/5,945.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.35

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