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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.52, 8,926.68 and 2,256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.52, 8,926.68 and 2,256.76 is: 3,382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.52 : 8,926.68 = 2,256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.52/8,926.68 = 2,256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.52x = 8,926.68 × 2,256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.52x = 20,145,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,145,374.36/5,956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.07

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