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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.10, 8,926.56 and 2,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.10, 8,926.56 and 2,054.40 is: 3,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.10 : 8,926.56 = 2,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.10/8,926.56 = 2,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.10x = 8,926.56 × 2,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.10x = 18,338,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,338,724.86/5,950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.09

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