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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,955.57, 8,934.71 and 2,060.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,955.57, 8,934.71 and 2,060.01 is: 3,090.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,955.57 : 8,934.71 = 2,060.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,955.57/8,934.71 = 2,060.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,955.57x = 8,934.71 × 2,060.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,955.57x = 18,405,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,405,581.65/5,955.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.48

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