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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,950.94, 8,926.49 and 2,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,950.94, 8,926.49 and 2,254.91 is: 3,382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950.94 : 8,926.49 = 2,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950.94/8,926.49 = 2,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950.94x = 8,926.49 × 2,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950.94x = 20,128,392.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128,392.57/5,950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.39

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