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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.02, 8,927.94 and 2,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.02, 8,927.94 and 2,004.15 is: 3,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.02 : 8,927.94 = 2,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.02/8,927.94 = 2,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.02x = 8,927.94 × 2,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.02x = 17,892,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,892,930.95/5,952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.20

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