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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.12, 8,932.48 and 2,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.12, 8,932.48 and 2,256.24 is: 3,384.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.12 : 8,932.48 = 2,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.12/8,932.48 = 2,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.12x = 8,932.48 × 2,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.12x = 20,153,818.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,818.68/5,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.28

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