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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.41, 8,930.33 and 2,255.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.41, 8,930.33 and 2,255.91 is: 3,383.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.41 : 8,930.33 = 2,255.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.41/8,930.33 = 2,255.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.41x = 8,930.33 × 2,255.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.41x = 20,146,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,146,009.47/5,953.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.94

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