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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.72, 8,934.18 and 2,006.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.72, 8,934.18 and 2,006.97 is: 3,010.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.72 : 8,934.18 = 2,006.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.72/8,934.18 = 2,006.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.72x = 8,934.18 × 2,006.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.72x = 17,930,631.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,930,631.23/5,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.66

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