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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.35, 8,926.34 and 2,253.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.35, 8,926.34 and 2,253.87 is: 3,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.35 : 8,926.34 = 2,253.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.35/8,926.34 = 2,253.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.35x = 8,926.34 × 2,253.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.35x = 20,118,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118,798.67/5,950.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.11

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