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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.15, 8,929.34 and 2,054.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.15, 8,929.34 and 2,054.57 is: 3,083.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.15 : 8,929.34 = 2,054.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.15/8,929.34 = 2,054.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.15x = 8,929.34 × 2,054.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.15x = 18,345,954.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,345,954.08/5,950.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.28

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