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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.16, 8,933.43 and 2,260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.16, 8,933.43 and 2,260.15 is: 3,390.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.16 : 8,933.43 = 2,260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.16/8,933.43 = 2,260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.16x = 8,933.43 × 2,260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.16x = 20,190,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,190,891.81/5,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.49

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