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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.95, 8,931.64 and 2,833.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.95, 8,931.64 and 2,833.55 is: 4,249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.95 : 8,931.64 = 2,833.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.95/8,931.64 = 2,833.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.95x = 8,931.64 × 2,833.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.95x = 25,308,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,308,248.52/5,955.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.24

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