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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.30, 8,933.01 and 2,256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.30, 8,933.01 and 2,256.53 is: 3,384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.30 : 8,933.01 = 2,256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.30/8,933.01 = 2,256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.30x = 8,933.01 × 2,256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.30x = 20,157,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,157,627.39/5,955.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.82

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