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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,943.72, 8,916.96 and 2,048.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,943.72, 8,916.96 and 2,048.16 is: 3,072.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,943.72 : 8,916.96 = 2,048.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,943.72/8,916.96 = 2,048.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,943.72x = 8,916.96 × 2,048.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,943.72x = 18,263,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263,360.79/5,943.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.72

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