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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.64, 8,934.06 and 2,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.64, 8,934.06 and 2,059.54 is: 3,089.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.64 : 8,934.06 = 2,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.64/8,934.06 = 2,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.64x = 8,934.06 × 2,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.64x = 18,400,053.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,400,053.93/5,955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.52

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