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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.28, 8,936.73 and 2,061.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.28, 8,936.73 and 2,061.18 is: 3,092.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.28 : 8,936.73 = 2,061.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.28/8,936.73 = 2,061.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.28x = 8,936.73 × 2,061.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.28x = 18,420,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,420,209.14/5,957.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.05

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