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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.62, 8,933.23 and 2,256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.62, 8,933.23 and 2,256.74 is: 3,385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.62 : 8,933.23 = 2,256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.62/8,933.23 = 2,256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.62x = 8,933.23 × 2,256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.62x = 20,159,977.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,159,977.47/5,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.03

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