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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,959.63, 8,937.42 and 2,063.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,959.63, 8,937.42 and 2,063.13 is: 3,093.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,959.63 : 8,937.42 = 2,063.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,959.63/8,937.42 = 2,063.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,959.63x = 8,937.42 × 2,063.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,959.63x = 18,439,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439,059.32/5,959.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.99

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