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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.43, 8,934.74 and 2,060.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.43, 8,934.74 and 2,060.93 is: 3,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.43 : 8,934.74 = 2,060.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.43/8,934.74 = 2,060.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.43x = 8,934.74 × 2,060.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.43x = 18,413,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,413,818.73/5,956.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.42

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