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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,937.62, 8,907.64 and 2,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,937.62, 8,907.64 and 2,041.52 is: 3,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,937.62 : 8,907.64 = 2,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,937.62/8,907.64 = 2,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,937.62x = 8,907.64 × 2,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,937.62x = 18,185,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,185,075.57/5,937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.69

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