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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.24, 8,911.58 and 2,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.24, 8,911.58 and 2,044.14 is: 3,066.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.24 : 8,911.58 = 2,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.24/8,911.58 = 2,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.24x = 8,911.58 × 2,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.24x = 18,216,517.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,216,517.14/5,940.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.63

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