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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.93, 8,927.52 and 2,393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.93, 8,927.52 and 2,393.32 is: 3,590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.93 : 8,927.52 = 2,393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.93/8,927.52 = 2,393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.93x = 8,927.52 × 2,393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.93x = 21,366,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,366,432.30/5,950.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.44

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