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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.39, 8,932.11 and 2,060.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.39, 8,932.11 and 2,060.07 is: 3,088.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.39 : 8,932.11 = 2,060.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.39/8,932.11 = 2,060.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.39x = 8,932.11 × 2,060.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.39x = 18,400,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,400,771.85/5,958.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.21

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