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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.94, 8,928.66 and 2,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.94, 8,928.66 and 2,256.24 is: 3,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.94 : 8,928.66 = 2,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.94/8,928.66 = 2,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.94x = 8,928.66 × 2,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.94x = 20,145,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,145,199.84/5,957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.24

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