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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.54, 8,928.51 and 2,004.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.54, 8,928.51 and 2,004.04 is: 3,003.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.54 : 8,928.51 = 2,004.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.54/8,928.51 = 2,004.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.54x = 8,928.51 × 2,004.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.54x = 17,893,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,893,091.18/5,956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.94

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