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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.43, 8,935.46 and 2,061.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.43, 8,935.46 and 2,061.14 is: 3,091.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.43 : 8,935.46 = 2,061.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.43/8,935.46 = 2,061.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.43x = 8,935.46 × 2,061.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.43x = 18,417,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,417,223.72/5,956.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.99

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