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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.35, 8,927.50 and 2,252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.35, 8,927.50 and 2,252.90 is: 3,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.35 : 8,927.50 = 2,252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.35/8,927.50 = 2,252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.35x = 8,927.50 × 2,252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.35x = 20,112,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112,764.75/5,950.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.10

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