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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.14, 8,929.71 and 2,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.14, 8,929.71 and 2,055.42 is: 3,083.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.14 : 8,929.71 = 2,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.14/8,929.71 = 2,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.14x = 8,929.71 × 2,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.14x = 18,354,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,354,304.53/5,953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.13

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