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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.06, 8,931.24 and 1,794.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.06, 8,931.24 and 1,794.21 is: 2,691.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.06 : 8,931.24 = 1,794.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.06/8,931.24 = 1,794.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.06x = 8,931.24 × 1,794.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.06x = 16,024,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,024,520.12/5,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.36

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