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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,937.49, 8,907.45 and 2,041.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,937.49, 8,907.45 and 2,041.39 is: 3,062.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,937.49 : 8,907.45 = 2,041.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,937.49/8,907.45 = 2,041.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,937.49x = 8,907.45 × 2,041.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,937.49x = 18,183,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,183,579.36/5,937.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.50

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