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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.17, 8,935.85 and 2,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.17, 8,935.85 and 2,061.68 is: 3,092.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.17 : 8,935.85 = 2,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.17/8,935.85 = 2,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.17x = 8,935.85 × 2,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.17x = 18,422,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,422,823.70/5,957.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.55

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