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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.93, 8,932.07 and 4,118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.93, 8,932.07 and 4,118.85 is: 6,177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.93 : 8,932.07 = 4,118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.93/8,932.07 = 4,118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.93x = 8,932.07 × 4,118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.93x = 36,789,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,789,878.85/5,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.01

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