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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.54, 8,927.01 and 2,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.54, 8,927.01 and 2,003.04 is: 3,002.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.54 : 8,927.01 = 2,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.54/8,927.01 = 2,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.54x = 8,927.01 × 2,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.54x = 17,881,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,881,138.30/5,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.44

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