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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.10, 8,913.02 and 2,046.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.10, 8,913.02 and 2,046.42 is: 3,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.10 : 8,913.02 = 2,046.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.10/8,913.02 = 2,046.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.10x = 8,913.02 × 2,046.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.10x = 18,239,782.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,239,782.39/5,942.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.59

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