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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.31, 8,933.37 and 2,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.31, 8,933.37 and 2,060.02 is: 3,090.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.31 : 8,933.37 = 2,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.31/8,933.37 = 2,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.31x = 8,933.37 × 2,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.31x = 18,402,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402,920.87/5,955.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.17

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