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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,959.88, 8,937.80 and 2,063.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,959.88, 8,937.80 and 2,063.38 is: 3,094.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,959.88 : 8,937.80 = 2,063.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,959.88/8,937.80 = 2,063.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,959.88x = 8,937.80 × 2,063.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,959.88x = 18,442,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,442,022.76/5,959.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.36

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