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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,934.96, 8,902.56 and 2,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,934.96, 8,902.56 and 2,039.28 is: 3,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,934.96 : 8,902.56 = 2,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,934.96/8,902.56 = 2,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,934.96x = 8,902.56 × 2,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,934.96x = 18,154,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154,812.56/5,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.96

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