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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.45, 8,930.89 and 2,833.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.45, 8,930.89 and 2,833.05 is: 4,248.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.45 : 8,930.89 = 2,833.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.45/8,930.89 = 2,833.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.45x = 8,930.89 × 2,833.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.45x = 25,301,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,301,643.75/5,955.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.49

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