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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.38, 8,933.46 and 2,059.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.38, 8,933.46 and 2,059.28 is: 3,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.38 : 8,933.46 = 2,059.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.38/8,933.46 = 2,059.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.38x = 8,933.46 × 2,059.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.38x = 18,396,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,396,495.51/5,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.05

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