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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.61, 8,927.58 and 2,253.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.61, 8,927.58 and 2,253.15 is: 3,379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.61 : 8,927.58 = 2,253.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.61/8,927.58 = 2,253.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.61x = 8,927.58 × 2,253.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.61x = 20,115,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115,185.33/5,951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.79

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