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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.76, 8,937.72 and 2,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.76, 8,937.72 and 2,061.12 is: 3,092.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.76 : 8,937.72 = 2,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.76/8,937.72 = 2,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.76x = 8,937.72 × 2,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.76x = 18,421,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,421,713.45/5,957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.05

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