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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.77, 8,939.13 and 2,010.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.77, 8,939.13 and 2,010.41 is: 3,015.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.77 : 8,939.13 = 2,010.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.77/8,939.13 = 2,010.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.77x = 8,939.13 × 2,010.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.77x = 17,971,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,971,271.65/5,958.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.94

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