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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.13, 8,939.67 and 2,064.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.13, 8,939.67 and 2,064.63 is: 3,096.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.13 : 8,939.67 = 2,064.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.13/8,939.67 = 2,064.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.13x = 8,939.67 × 2,064.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.13x = 18,457,066.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,457,066.17/5,961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.24

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