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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,959.13, 8,938.69 and 2,063.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,959.13, 8,938.69 and 2,063.53 is: 3,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,959.13 : 8,938.69 = 2,063.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,959.13/8,938.69 = 2,063.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,959.13x = 8,938.69 × 2,063.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,959.13x = 18,445,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445,254.98/5,959.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.29

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