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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.44, 8,936.76 and 2,061.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.44, 8,936.76 and 2,061.83 is: 3,092.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.44 : 8,936.76 = 2,061.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.44/8,936.76 = 2,061.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.44x = 8,936.76 × 2,061.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.44x = 18,426,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,426,109.94/5,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.96

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