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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.82, 8,903.86 and 2,039.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.82, 8,903.86 and 2,039.54 is: 3,059.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.82 : 8,903.86 = 2,039.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.82/8,903.86 = 2,039.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.82x = 8,903.86 × 2,039.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.82x = 18,159,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,159,778.62/5,934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.87

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