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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.51, 8,933.16 and 2,447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.51, 8,933.16 and 2,447.10 is: 3,670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.51 : 8,933.16 = 2,447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.51/8,933.16 = 2,447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.51x = 8,933.16 × 2,447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.51x = 21,860,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,860,335.84/5,955.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.61

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