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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.28, 8,928.90 and 2,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.28, 8,928.90 and 2,056.72 is: 3,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.28 : 8,928.90 = 2,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.28/8,928.90 = 2,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.28x = 8,928.90 × 2,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.28x = 18,364,247.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,364,247.21/5,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.25

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