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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.52, 8,926.70 and 2,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.52, 8,926.70 and 2,053.88 is: 3,081.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.52 : 8,926.70 = 2,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.52/8,926.70 = 2,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.52x = 8,926.70 × 2,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.52x = 18,334,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,334,370.60/5,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.14

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