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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.84, 8,935.20 and 2,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.84, 8,935.20 and 2,063.04 is: 3,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.84 : 8,935.20 = 2,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.84/8,935.20 = 2,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.84x = 8,935.20 × 2,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.84x = 18,433,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,433,675.01/5,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.06

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