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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.16, 8,930.40 and 2,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.16, 8,930.40 and 2,056.96 is: 3,086.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.16 : 8,930.40 = 2,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.16/8,930.40 = 2,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.16x = 8,930.40 × 2,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.16x = 18,369,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,369,475.58/5,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.19

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