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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.29, 8,927.67 and 2,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.29, 8,927.67 and 2,253.52 is: 3,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.29 : 8,927.67 = 2,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.29/8,927.67 = 2,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.29x = 8,927.67 × 2,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.29x = 20,118,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118,689.83/5,952.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.99

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