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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.73, 8,931.98 and 2,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.73, 8,931.98 and 2,059.04 is: 3,088.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.73 : 8,931.98 = 2,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.73/8,931.98 = 2,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.73x = 8,931.98 × 2,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.73x = 18,391,249.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,391,249.14/5,954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.51

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