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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.53, 8,935.51 and 2,061.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.53, 8,935.51 and 2,061.89 is: 3,092.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.53 : 8,935.51 = 2,061.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.53/8,935.51 = 2,061.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.53x = 8,935.51 × 2,061.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.53x = 18,424,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,424,038.71/5,958.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.04

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