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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,944.28, 8,910.96 and 2,047.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,944.28, 8,910.96 and 2,047.76 is: 3,069.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,944.28 : 8,910.96 = 2,047.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,944.28/8,910.96 = 2,047.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,944.28x = 8,910.96 × 2,047.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,944.28x = 18,247,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,247,507.45/5,944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.76

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