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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.02, 8,932.52 and 2,057.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.02, 8,932.52 and 2,057.30 is: 3,085.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.02 : 8,932.52 = 2,057.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.02/8,932.52 = 2,057.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.02x = 8,932.52 × 2,057.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.02x = 18,376,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,376,833.88/5,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.94

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