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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.63, 8,932.55 and 2,059.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.63, 8,932.55 and 2,059.02 is: 3,088.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.63 : 8,932.55 = 2,059.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.63/8,932.55 = 2,059.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.63x = 8,932.55 × 2,059.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.63x = 18,392,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,392,288.81/5,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.74

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