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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.58, 8,934.16 and 2,206.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.58, 8,934.16 and 2,206.84 is: 3,310.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.58 : 8,934.16 = 2,206.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.58/8,934.16 = 2,206.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.58x = 8,934.16 × 2,206.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.58x = 19,716,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716,261.65/5,955.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.55

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