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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.15, 8,927.69 and 2,255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.15, 8,927.69 and 2,255.34 is: 3,381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.15 : 8,927.69 = 2,255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.15/8,927.69 = 2,255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.15x = 8,927.69 × 2,255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.15x = 20,134,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,134,965.09/5,955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.10

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