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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.66, 8,908.38 and 2,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.66, 8,908.38 and 2,045.34 is: 3,067.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.66 : 8,908.38 = 2,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.66/8,908.38 = 2,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.66x = 8,908.38 × 2,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.66x = 18,220,665.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,220,665.95/5,940.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.11

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