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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.93, 8,914.98 and 2,047.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.93, 8,914.98 and 2,047.32 is: 3,071.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.93 : 8,914.98 = 2,047.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.93/8,914.98 = 2,047.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.93x = 8,914.98 × 2,047.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.93x = 18,251,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,251,816.85/5,942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.18

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