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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.70, 8,930.04 and 2,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.70, 8,930.04 and 2,056.06 is: 3,084.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.70 : 8,930.04 = 2,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.70/8,930.04 = 2,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.70x = 8,930.04 × 2,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.70x = 18,360,698.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360,698.04/5,952.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.43

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