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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,931.63, 8,894.88 and 2,036.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,931.63, 8,894.88 and 2,036.34 is: 3,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,931.63 : 8,894.88 = 2,036.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,931.63/8,894.88 = 2,036.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,931.63x = 8,894.88 × 2,036.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,931.63x = 18,112,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,112,999.94/5,931.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.63

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