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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.71, 8,934.48 and 1,795.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.71, 8,934.48 and 1,795.18 is: 2,693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.71 : 8,934.48 = 1,795.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.71/8,934.48 = 1,795.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.71x = 8,934.48 × 1,795.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.71x = 16,038,989.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038,989.17/5,955.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.04

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