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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,936.76, 8,901.36 and 2,040.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,936.76, 8,901.36 and 2,040.39 is: 3,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,936.76 : 8,901.36 = 2,040.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,936.76/8,901.36 = 2,040.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,936.76x = 8,901.36 × 2,040.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,936.76x = 18,162,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,162,245.93/5,936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.29

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