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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.21, 8,933.76 and 2,059.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.21, 8,933.76 and 2,059.92 is: 3,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.21 : 8,933.76 = 2,059.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.21/8,933.76 = 2,059.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.21x = 8,933.76 × 2,059.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.21x = 18,402,830.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402,830.90/5,955.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.21

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