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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.45, 8,932.87 and 2,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.45, 8,932.87 and 2,005.55 is: 3,008.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.45 : 8,932.87 = 2,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.45/8,932.87 = 2,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.45x = 8,932.87 × 2,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.45x = 17,915,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915,339.53/5,954.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.73

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