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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.96, 8,932.91 and 2,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.96, 8,932.91 and 2,006.24 is: 3,009.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.96 : 8,932.91 = 2,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.96/8,932.91 = 2,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.96x = 8,932.91 × 2,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.96x = 17,921,506.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,921,506.66/5,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.51

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