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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,936.92, 8,905.39 and 2,041.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,936.92, 8,905.39 and 2,041.34 is: 3,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,936.92 : 8,905.39 = 2,041.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,936.92/8,905.39 = 2,041.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,936.92x = 8,905.39 × 2,041.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,936.92x = 18,178,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,178,879.19/5,936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.01

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