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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.13, 8,929.90 and 2,255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.13, 8,929.90 and 2,255.63 is: 3,383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.13 : 8,929.90 = 2,255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.13/8,929.90 = 2,255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.13x = 8,929.90 × 2,255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.13x = 20,142,508.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142,508.51/5,953.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.52

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