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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.08, 8,931.48 and 3,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.08, 8,931.48 and 3,359.20 is: 5,039.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.08 : 8,931.48 = 3,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.08/8,931.48 = 3,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.08x = 8,931.48 × 3,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.08x = 30,002,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002,627.62/5,954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,039.00

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