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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,937.10, 8,905.55 and 2,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,937.10, 8,905.55 and 2,041.40 is: 3,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,937.10 : 8,905.55 = 2,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,937.10/8,905.55 = 2,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,937.10x = 8,905.55 × 2,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,937.10x = 18,179,801.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,179,801.83/5,937.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.07

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