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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.06, 8,933.93 and 1,952.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.06, 8,933.93 and 1,952.66 is: 2,929.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.06 : 8,933.93 = 1,952.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.06/8,933.93 = 1,952.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.06x = 8,933.93 × 1,952.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.06x = 17,444,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,444,905.63/5,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.43

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