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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.54, 8,938.86 and 2,010.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.54, 8,938.86 and 2,010.18 is: 3,015.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.54 : 8,938.86 = 2,010.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.54/8,938.86 = 2,010.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.54x = 8,938.86 × 2,010.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.54x = 17,968,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,968,717.59/5,958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.62

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