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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,937.61, 8,907.50 and 2,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,937.61, 8,907.50 and 2,041.15 is: 3,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,937.61 : 8,907.50 = 2,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,937.61/8,907.50 = 2,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,937.61x = 8,907.50 × 2,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,937.61x = 18,181,543.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,181,543.63/5,937.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.10

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