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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.62, 8,933.42 and 2,060.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.62, 8,933.42 and 2,060.33 is: 3,090.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.62 : 8,933.42 = 2,060.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.62/8,933.42 = 2,060.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.62x = 8,933.42 × 2,060.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.62x = 18,405,753.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,405,753.71/5,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.49

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