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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.14, 8,929.46 and 2,254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.14, 8,929.46 and 2,254.29 is: 3,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.14 : 8,929.46 = 2,254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.14/8,929.46 = 2,254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.14x = 8,929.46 × 2,254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.14x = 20,129,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129,592.38/5,952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.91

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