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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,958.98, 8,938.49 and 2,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,958.98, 8,938.49 and 2,063.39 is: 3,095.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,958.98 : 8,938.49 = 2,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,958.98/8,938.49 = 2,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,958.98x = 8,938.49 × 2,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,958.98x = 18,443,586.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,443,586.15/5,958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.09

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