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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.16, 8,931.93 and 2,259.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.16, 8,931.93 and 2,259.15 is: 3,388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.16 : 8,931.93 = 2,259.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.16/8,931.93 = 2,259.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.16x = 8,931.93 × 2,259.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.16x = 20,178,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,178,569.66/5,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.99

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