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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.39, 8,933.22 and 2,259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.39, 8,933.22 and 2,259.36 is: 3,389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.39 : 8,933.22 = 2,259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.39/8,933.22 = 2,259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.39x = 8,933.22 × 2,259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.39x = 20,183,359.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,183,359.94/5,955.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.09

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