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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.76, 8,934.87 and 2,061.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.76, 8,934.87 and 2,061.47 is: 3,092.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.76 : 8,934.87 = 2,061.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.76/8,934.87 = 2,061.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.76x = 8,934.87 × 2,061.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.76x = 18,418,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,418,966.46/5,956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.11

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