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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.36, 8,933.96 and 3,032.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.36, 8,933.96 and 3,032.07 is: 4,548.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.36 : 8,933.96 = 3,032.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.36/8,933.96 = 3,032.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.36x = 8,933.96 × 3,032.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.36x = 27,088,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,088,392.10/5,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.57

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