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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.52, 8,920.44 and 2,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.52, 8,920.44 and 2,055.76 is: 3,080.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.52 : 8,920.44 = 2,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.52/8,920.44 = 2,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.52x = 8,920.44 × 2,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.52x = 18,338,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,338,283.73/5,953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.24

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