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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.56, 8,946.54 and 2,502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.56, 8,946.54 and 2,502.04 is: 3,752.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.56 : 8,946.54 = 2,502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.56/8,946.54 = 2,502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.56x = 8,946.54 × 2,502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.56x = 22,384,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384,600.94/5,965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.31

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