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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.13, 8,936.30 and 2,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.13, 8,936.30 and 2,061.52 is: 3,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.13 : 8,936.30 = 2,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.13/8,936.30 = 2,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.13x = 8,936.30 × 2,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.13x = 18,422,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,422,350.87/5,957.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.49

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