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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.54, 8,926.78 and 2,003.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.54, 8,926.78 and 2,003.19 is: 3,004.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.54 : 8,926.78 = 2,003.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.54/8,926.78 = 2,003.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.54x = 8,926.78 × 2,003.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.54x = 17,882,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,882,036.43/5,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.10

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