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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,959.06, 8,932.50 and 2,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,959.06, 8,932.50 and 2,060.14 is: 3,088.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,959.06 : 8,932.50 = 2,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,959.06/8,932.50 = 2,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,959.06x = 8,932.50 × 2,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,959.06x = 18,402,200.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402,200.55/5,959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.10

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