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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.02, 8,932.44 and 2,492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.02, 8,932.44 and 2,492.27 is: 3,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.02 : 8,932.44 = 2,492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.02/8,932.44 = 2,492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.02x = 8,932.44 × 2,492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.02x = 22,262,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,262,052.24/5,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.37

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