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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,951.89, 8,929.08 and 2,254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,951.89, 8,929.08 and 2,254.04 is: 3,381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,951.89 : 8,929.08 = 2,254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,951.89/8,929.08 = 2,254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,951.89x = 8,929.08 × 2,254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,951.89x = 20,126,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,126,458.84/5,951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.53

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