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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.59, 8,925.88 and 2,054.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.59, 8,925.88 and 2,054.69 is: 3,082.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.59 : 8,925.88 = 2,054.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.59/8,925.88 = 2,054.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.59x = 8,925.88 × 2,054.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.59x = 18,339,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,339,916.38/5,950.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.03

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