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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.54, 8,937.14 and 2,009.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.54, 8,937.14 and 2,009.93 is: 3,015.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.54 : 8,937.14 = 2,009.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.54/8,937.14 = 2,009.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.54x = 8,937.14 × 2,009.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.54x = 17,962,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,962,971.06/5,957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.17

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