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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,949.74, 8,925.22 and 2,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,949.74, 8,925.22 and 2,053.24 is: 3,080.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,949.74 : 8,925.22 = 2,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,949.74/8,925.22 = 2,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,949.74x = 8,925.22 × 2,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,949.74x = 18,325,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,325,618.71/5,949.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.07

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