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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.41, 8,925.21 and 2,051.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.41, 8,925.21 and 2,051.82 is: 3,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.41 : 8,925.21 = 2,051.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.41/8,925.21 = 2,051.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.41x = 8,925.21 × 2,051.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.41x = 18,312,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312,924.38/5,947.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.14

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