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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.84, 8,939.16 and 2,062.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.84, 8,939.16 and 2,062.29 is: 3,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.84 : 8,939.16 = 2,062.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.84/8,939.16 = 2,062.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.84x = 8,939.16 × 2,062.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.84x = 18,435,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,435,140.28/5,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.75

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