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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.81, 8,938.62 and 2,063.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.81, 8,938.62 and 2,063.52 is: 3,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.81 : 8,938.62 = 2,063.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.81/8,938.62 = 2,063.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.81x = 8,938.62 × 2,063.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.81x = 18,445,021.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445,021.14/5,958.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.42

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