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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.72, 8,938.56 and 2,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.72, 8,938.56 and 2,063.04 is: 3,094.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.72 : 8,938.56 = 2,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.72/8,938.56 = 2,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.72x = 8,938.56 × 2,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.72x = 18,440,606.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,440,606.82/5,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.73

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