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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.35, 8,932.24 and 2,006.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.35, 8,932.24 and 2,006.54 is: 3,009.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.35 : 8,932.24 = 2,006.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.35/8,932.24 = 2,006.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.35x = 8,932.24 × 2,006.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.35x = 17,922,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,930.11/5,956.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.05

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