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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.51, 8,924.97 and 2,258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.51, 8,924.97 and 2,258.33 is: 3,385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.51 : 8,924.97 = 2,258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.51/8,924.97 = 2,258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.51x = 8,924.97 × 2,258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.51x = 20,155,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155,516.21/5,953.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.49

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