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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.26, 8,930.34 and 2,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.26, 8,930.34 and 2,004.53 is: 3,006.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.26 : 8,930.34 = 2,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.26/8,930.34 = 2,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.26x = 8,930.34 × 2,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.26x = 17,901,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901,089.79/5,953.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.94

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