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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.93, 8,933.25 and 1,794.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.93, 8,933.25 and 1,794.99 is: 2,692.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.93 : 8,933.25 = 1,794.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.93/8,933.25 = 1,794.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.93x = 8,933.25 × 1,794.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.93x = 16,035,134.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,035,134.65/5,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.30

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