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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,936.65, 8,905.13 and 2,041.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,936.65, 8,905.13 and 2,041.03 is: 3,061.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,936.65 : 8,905.13 = 2,041.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,936.65/8,905.13 = 2,041.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,936.65x = 8,905.13 × 2,041.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,936.65x = 18,175,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,175,637.48/5,936.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.60

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