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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,938.74, 8,909.33 and 2,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,938.74, 8,909.33 and 2,042.64 is: 3,064.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,938.74 : 8,909.33 = 2,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,938.74/8,909.33 = 2,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,938.74x = 8,909.33 × 2,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,938.74x = 18,198,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,198,543.62/5,938.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.38

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