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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.74, 8,927.33 and 2,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.74, 8,927.33 and 2,054.64 is: 3,082.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.74 : 8,927.33 = 2,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.74/8,927.33 = 2,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.74x = 8,927.33 × 2,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.74x = 18,342,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,342,439.04/5,950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.38

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