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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.90, 8,927.31 and 2,255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.90, 8,927.31 and 2,255.09 is: 3,380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.90 : 8,927.31 = 2,255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.90/8,927.31 = 2,255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.90x = 8,927.31 × 2,255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.90x = 20,131,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,131,887.51/5,954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.73

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