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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.39, 8,934.72 and 2,260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.39, 8,934.72 and 2,260.36 is: 3,390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.39 : 8,934.72 = 2,260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.39/8,934.72 = 2,260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.39x = 8,934.72 × 2,260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.39x = 20,195,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,195,683.70/5,956.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.59

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