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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,959.43, 8,939.24 and 2,063.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,959.43, 8,939.24 and 2,063.93 is: 3,095.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,959.43 : 8,939.24 = 2,063.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,959.43/8,939.24 = 2,063.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,959.43x = 8,939.24 × 2,063.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,959.43x = 18,449,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,449,910.60/5,959.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.92

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