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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932.87, 8,899.71 and 2,040.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932.87, 8,899.71 and 2,040.01 is: 3,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932.87 : 8,899.71 = 2,040.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932.87/8,899.71 = 2,040.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932.87x = 8,899.71 × 2,040.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932.87x = 18,155,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155,497.40/5,932.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.15

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