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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.10, 8,933.96 and 2,006.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.10, 8,933.96 and 2,006.54 is: 3,010.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.10 : 8,933.96 = 2,006.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.10/8,933.96 = 2,006.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.10x = 8,933.96 × 2,006.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.10x = 17,926,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,926,348.10/5,955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.25

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