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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.98, 8,933.99 and 2,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.98, 8,933.99 and 2,445.08 is: 3,667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.98 : 8,933.99 = 2,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.98/8,933.99 = 2,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.98x = 8,933.99 × 2,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.98x = 21,844,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844,263.37/5,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.62

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