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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.28, 8,933.52 and 2,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.28, 8,933.52 and 2,444.56 is: 3,667.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.28 : 8,933.52 = 2,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.28/8,933.52 = 2,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.28x = 8,933.52 × 2,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.28x = 21,838,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,838,525.65/5,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.09

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