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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.32, 8,927.28 and 2,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.32, 8,927.28 and 2,055.12 is: 3,083.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.32 : 8,927.28 = 2,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.32/8,927.28 = 2,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.32x = 8,927.28 × 2,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.32x = 18,346,631.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,346,631.67/5,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.30

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