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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.50, 8,935.68 and 2,062.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.50, 8,935.68 and 2,062.64 is: 3,094.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.50 : 8,935.68 = 2,062.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.50/8,935.68 = 2,062.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.50x = 8,935.68 × 2,062.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.50x = 18,431,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,431,046.32/5,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.80

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