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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.92, 8,932.48 and 2,059.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.92, 8,932.48 and 2,059.43 is: 3,089.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.92 : 8,932.48 = 2,059.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.92/8,932.48 = 2,059.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.92x = 8,932.48 × 2,059.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.92x = 18,395,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,395,767.48/5,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.17

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