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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.91, 8,927.46 and 2,053.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.91, 8,927.46 and 2,053.32 is: 3,081.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.91 : 8,927.46 = 2,053.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.91/8,927.46 = 2,053.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.91x = 8,927.46 × 2,053.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.91x = 18,330,932.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,330,932.17/5,948.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.39

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