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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.10, 8,932.46 and 2,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.10, 8,932.46 and 2,005.55 is: 3,008.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.10 : 8,932.46 = 2,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.10/8,932.46 = 2,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.10x = 8,932.46 × 2,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.10x = 17,914,495.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,914,495.15/5,954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.77

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