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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.58, 8,903.16 and 2,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.58, 8,903.16 and 2,039.08 is: 3,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.58 : 8,903.16 = 2,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.58/8,903.16 = 2,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.58x = 8,903.16 × 2,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.58x = 18,154,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154,255.49/5,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.06

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