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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.04, 8,901.66 and 2,037.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.04, 8,901.66 and 2,037.92 is: 3,057.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.04 : 8,901.66 = 2,037.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.04/8,901.66 = 2,037.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.04x = 8,901.66 × 2,037.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.04x = 18,140,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,140,870.95/5,934.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.09

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