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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.36, 8,930.52 and 2,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.36, 8,930.52 and 2,059.20 is: 3,087.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.36 : 8,930.52 = 2,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.36/8,930.52 = 2,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.36x = 8,930.52 × 2,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.36x = 18,389,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,389,726.78/5,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.93

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