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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.38, 8,928.96 and 2,056.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.38, 8,928.96 and 2,056.28 is: 3,084.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.38 : 8,928.96 = 2,056.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.38/8,928.96 = 2,056.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.38x = 8,928.96 × 2,056.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.38x = 18,360,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360,441.87/5,952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.55

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