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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.22, 8,934.65 and 2,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.22, 8,934.65 and 2,008.08 is: 3,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.22 : 8,934.65 = 2,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.22/8,934.65 = 2,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.22x = 8,934.65 × 2,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.22x = 17,941,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941,522.97/5,957.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.73

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