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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,939.92, 8,910.04 and 2,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,939.92, 8,910.04 and 2,044.24 is: 3,066.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,939.92 : 8,910.04 = 2,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,939.92/8,910.04 = 2,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,939.92x = 8,910.04 × 2,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,939.92x = 18,214,260.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,214,260.17/5,939.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.42

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