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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.40, 8,926.70 and 2,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.40, 8,926.70 and 2,256.20 is: 3,381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.40 : 8,926.70 = 2,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.40/8,926.70 = 2,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.40x = 8,926.70 × 2,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.40x = 20,140,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,140,420.54/5,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.88

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