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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,940.77, 8,911.96 and 2,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,940.77, 8,911.96 and 2,044.13 is: 3,066.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,940.77 : 8,911.96 = 2,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,940.77/8,911.96 = 2,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,940.77x = 8,911.96 × 2,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,940.77x = 18,217,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,217,155.12/5,940.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.47

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