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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.66, 8,933.56 and 2,835.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.66, 8,933.56 and 2,835.98 is: 4,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.66 : 8,933.56 = 2,835.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.66/8,933.56 = 2,835.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.66x = 8,933.56 × 2,835.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.66x = 25,335,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,335,397.49/5,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.00

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