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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,959.44, 8,939.16 and 2,063.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,959.44, 8,939.16 and 2,063.88 is: 3,095.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,959.44 : 8,939.16 = 2,063.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,959.44/8,939.16 = 2,063.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,959.44x = 8,939.16 × 2,063.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,959.44x = 18,449,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,449,353.54/5,959.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.82

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