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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,952.72, 8,926.92 and 2,253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,952.72, 8,926.92 and 2,253.06 is: 3,378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,952.72 : 8,926.92 = 2,253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,952.72/8,926.92 = 2,253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,952.72x = 8,926.92 × 2,253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,952.72x = 20,112,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112,886.38/5,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.77

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