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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.53, 8,933.12 and 2,258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.53, 8,933.12 and 2,258.33 is: 3,387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.53 : 8,933.12 = 2,258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.53/8,933.12 = 2,258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.53x = 8,933.12 × 2,258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.53x = 20,173,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,173,921.60/5,955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.43

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