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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.07, 8,924.99 and 2,055.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.07, 8,924.99 and 2,055.55 is: 3,082.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.07 : 8,924.99 = 2,055.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.07/8,924.99 = 2,055.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.07x = 8,924.99 × 2,055.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.07x = 18,345,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,345,752.92/5,952.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.25

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