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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,954.82, 8,934.03 and 2,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,954.82, 8,934.03 and 2,059.62 is: 3,090.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,954.82 : 8,934.03 = 2,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,954.82/8,934.03 = 2,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,954.82x = 8,934.03 × 2,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,954.82x = 18,400,706.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,400,706.87/5,954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.05

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