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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.47, 8,934.62 and 2,060.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.47, 8,934.62 and 2,060.91 is: 3,091.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.47 : 8,934.62 = 2,060.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.47/8,934.62 = 2,060.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.47x = 8,934.62 × 2,060.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.47x = 18,413,437.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,413,437.40/5,956.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.33

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