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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.61, 8,926.20 and 2,252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.61, 8,926.20 and 2,252.57 is: 3,378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.61 : 8,926.20 = 2,252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.61/8,926.20 = 2,252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.61x = 8,926.20 × 2,252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.61x = 20,106,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,106,845.70/5,951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.39

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