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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.69, 8,933.09 and 2,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.69, 8,933.09 and 2,057.06 is: 3,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.69 : 8,933.09 = 2,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.69/8,933.09 = 2,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.69x = 8,933.09 × 2,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.69x = 18,375,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,375,914.16/5,952.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.99

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