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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.61, 8,927.70 and 2,253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.61, 8,927.70 and 2,253.57 is: 3,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.61 : 8,927.70 = 2,253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.61/8,927.70 = 2,253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.61x = 8,927.70 × 2,253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.61x = 20,119,196.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,119,196.89/5,952.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.90

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