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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.16, 8,934.20 and 2,876.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.16, 8,934.20 and 2,876.44 is: 4,315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.16 : 8,934.20 = 2,876.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.16/8,934.20 = 2,876.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.16x = 8,934.20 × 2,876.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.16x = 25,698,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,698,690.25/5,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.37

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