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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.08, 8,932.66 and 1,795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.08, 8,932.66 and 1,795.12 is: 2,692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.08 : 8,932.66 = 1,795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.08/8,932.66 = 1,795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.08x = 8,932.66 × 1,795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.08x = 16,035,196.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,035,196.62/5,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.69

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