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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.71, 8,927.01 and 2,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.71, 8,927.01 and 2,055.42 is: 3,083.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.71 : 8,927.01 = 2,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.71/8,927.01 = 2,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.71x = 8,927.01 × 2,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.71x = 18,348,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,348,754.89/5,950.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.46

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