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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.23, 8,920.64 and 1,999.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.23, 8,920.64 and 1,999.55 is: 2,997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.23 : 8,920.64 = 1,999.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.23/8,920.64 = 1,999.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.23x = 8,920.64 × 1,999.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.23x = 17,837,265.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,837,265.71/5,951.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.24

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