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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.03, 8,934.76 and 2,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.03, 8,934.76 and 2,061.39 is: 3,091.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.03 : 8,934.76 = 2,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.03/8,934.76 = 2,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.03x = 8,934.76 × 2,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.03x = 18,418,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,418,024.92/5,958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.29

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