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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,941.09, 8,911.53 and 2,045.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,941.09, 8,911.53 and 2,045.41 is: 3,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,941.09 : 8,911.53 = 2,045.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,941.09/8,911.53 = 2,045.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,941.09x = 8,911.53 × 2,045.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,941.09x = 18,227,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,227,732.58/5,941.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.08

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