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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.21, 8,926.91 and 2,255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.21, 8,926.91 and 2,255.18 is: 3,382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.21 : 8,926.91 = 2,255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.21/8,926.91 = 2,255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.21x = 8,926.91 × 2,255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.21x = 20,131,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131,741.44/5,951.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.80

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