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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.32, 8,928.78 and 2,056.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.32, 8,928.78 and 2,056.12 is: 3,084.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.32 : 8,928.78 = 2,056.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.32/8,928.78 = 2,056.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.32x = 8,928.78 × 2,056.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.32x = 18,358,643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,358,643.13/5,951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.80

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