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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.80, 8,926.29 and 2,254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.80, 8,926.29 and 2,254.76 is: 3,382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.80 : 8,926.29 = 2,254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.80/8,926.29 = 2,254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.80x = 8,926.29 × 2,254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.80x = 20,126,641.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,126,641.64/5,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.17

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