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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,938.90, 8,908.56 and 2,043.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,938.90, 8,908.56 and 2,043.28 is: 3,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,938.90 : 8,908.56 = 2,043.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,938.90/8,908.56 = 2,043.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,938.90x = 8,908.56 × 2,043.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,938.90x = 18,202,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,682.48/5,938.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.99

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