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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,933.54, 8,901.68 and 2,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,933.54, 8,901.68 and 2,037.94 is: 3,057.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,933.54 : 8,901.68 = 2,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,933.54/8,901.68 = 2,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,933.54x = 8,901.68 × 2,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,933.54x = 18,141,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,141,057.30/5,933.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.37

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