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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.40, 8,930.62 and 2,059.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.40, 8,930.62 and 2,059.06 is: 3,086.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.40 : 8,930.62 = 2,059.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.40/8,930.62 = 2,059.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.40x = 8,930.62 × 2,059.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.40x = 18,388,682.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388,682.42/5,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.70

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