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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.39, 8,929.38 and 2,003.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.39, 8,929.38 and 2,003.94 is: 3,006.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.39 : 8,929.38 = 2,003.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.39/8,929.38 = 2,003.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.39x = 8,929.38 × 2,003.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.39x = 17,893,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,893,941.76/5,952.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.18

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