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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.36, 8,942.04 and 2,065.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.36, 8,942.04 and 2,065.77 is: 3,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.36 : 8,942.04 = 2,065.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.36/8,942.04 = 2,065.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.36x = 8,942.04 × 2,065.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.36x = 18,472,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,472,197.97/5,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.66

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