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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.32, 8,933.86 and 5,590.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.32, 8,933.86 and 5,590.84 is: 8,387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.32 : 8,933.86 = 5,590.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.32/8,933.86 = 5,590.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.32x = 8,933.86 × 5,590.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.32x = 49,947,781.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,947,781.84/5,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,387.09

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