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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,935.64, 8,904.36 and 2,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,935.64, 8,904.36 and 2,041.16 is: 3,062.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,935.64 : 8,904.36 = 2,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,935.64/8,904.36 = 2,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,935.64x = 8,904.36 × 2,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,935.64x = 18,175,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,175,223.46/5,935.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.05

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