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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.06, 8,932.38 and 2,252.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.06, 8,932.38 and 2,252.94 is: 3,379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.06 : 8,932.38 = 2,252.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.06/8,932.38 = 2,252.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.06x = 8,932.38 × 2,252.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.06x = 20,124,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,124,116.20/5,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.33

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