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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.73, 8,927.29 and 2,003.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.73, 8,927.29 and 2,003.22 is: 3,002.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.73 : 8,927.29 = 2,003.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.73/8,927.29 = 2,003.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.73x = 8,927.29 × 2,003.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.73x = 17,883,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,883,325.87/5,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.71

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