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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.16, 8,934.12 and 2,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.16, 8,934.12 and 2,059.56 is: 3,089.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.16 : 8,934.12 = 2,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.16/8,934.12 = 2,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.16x = 8,934.12 × 2,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.16x = 18,400,356.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,400,356.19/5,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.82

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