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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.94, 8,925.29 and 2,057.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.94, 8,925.29 and 2,057.18 is: 3,083.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.94 : 8,925.29 = 2,057.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.94/8,925.29 = 2,057.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.94x = 8,925.29 × 2,057.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.94x = 18,360,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360,928.08/5,954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.31

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