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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.03, 8,912.23 and 2,045.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.03, 8,912.23 and 2,045.93 is: 3,068.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.03 : 8,912.23 = 2,045.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.03/8,912.23 = 2,045.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.03x = 8,912.23 × 2,045.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.03x = 18,233,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,233,798.72/5,942.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.61

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