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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,956.93, 8,936.21 and 2,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,956.93, 8,936.21 and 2,061.64 is: 3,092.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,956.93 : 8,936.21 = 2,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,956.93/8,936.21 = 2,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,956.93x = 8,936.21 × 2,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,956.93x = 18,423,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,423,247.98/5,956.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.74

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