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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.03, 8,933.99 and 2,059.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.03, 8,933.99 and 2,059.47 is: 3,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.03 : 8,933.99 = 2,059.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.03/8,933.99 = 2,059.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.03x = 8,933.99 × 2,059.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.03x = 18,399,274.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399,274.09/5,955.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.70

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