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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.68, 8,930.63 and 1,794.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.68, 8,930.63 and 1,794.92 is: 2,691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.68 : 8,930.63 = 1,794.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.68/8,930.63 = 1,794.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.68x = 8,930.63 × 1,794.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.68x = 16,029,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,029,712.77/5,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.50

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