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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.98, 8,926.17 and 2,002.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.98, 8,926.17 and 2,002.47 is: 3,001.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.98 : 8,926.17 = 2,002.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.98/8,926.17 = 2,002.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.98x = 8,926.17 × 2,002.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.98x = 17,874,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,874,409.96/5,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.59

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