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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.76, 8,927.70 and 2,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.76, 8,927.70 and 2,055.25 is: 3,082.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.76 : 8,927.70 = 2,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.76/8,927.70 = 2,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.76x = 8,927.70 × 2,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.76x = 18,348,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,348,655.43/5,951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.90

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