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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.56, 8,931.62 and 2,835.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.56, 8,931.62 and 2,835.81 is: 4,253.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.56 : 8,931.62 = 2,835.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.56/8,931.62 = 2,835.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.56x = 8,931.62 × 2,835.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.56x = 25,328,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,328,368.45/5,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.61

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