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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.13, 8,933.84 and 2,836.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.13, 8,933.84 and 2,836.61 is: 4,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.13 : 8,933.84 = 2,836.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.13/8,933.84 = 2,836.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.13x = 8,933.84 × 2,836.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.13x = 25,341,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,341,790.61/5,955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.45

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