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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.23, 8,925.55 and 2,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.23, 8,925.55 and 2,055.08 is: 3,080.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.23 : 8,925.55 = 2,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.23/8,925.55 = 2,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.23x = 8,925.55 × 2,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.23x = 18,342,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,342,719.29/5,955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.10

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