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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.64, 8,926.86 and 2,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.64, 8,926.86 and 2,056.16 is: 3,084.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.64 : 8,926.86 = 2,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.64/8,926.86 = 2,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.64x = 8,926.86 × 2,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.64x = 18,355,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355,052.46/5,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.55

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