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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.36, 8,932.92 and 2,059.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.36, 8,932.92 and 2,059.66 is: 3,089.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.36 : 8,932.92 = 2,059.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.36/8,932.92 = 2,059.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.36x = 8,932.92 × 2,059.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.36x = 18,398,778.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398,778.01/5,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.45

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