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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.94, 8,932.65 and 2,006.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.94, 8,932.65 and 2,006.83 is: 3,009.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.94 : 8,932.65 = 2,006.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.94/8,932.65 = 2,006.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.94x = 8,932.65 × 2,006.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.94x = 17,926,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,926,310.00/5,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.82

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