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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,953.91, 8,931.08 and 2,256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,953.91, 8,931.08 and 2,256.41 is: 3,384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,953.91 : 8,931.08 = 2,256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,953.91/8,931.08 = 2,256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,953.91x = 8,931.08 × 2,256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,953.91x = 20,152,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152,178.22/5,953.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.70

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