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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.80, 8,943.90 and 2,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.80, 8,943.90 and 2,065.40 is: 3,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.80 : 8,943.90 = 2,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.80/8,943.90 = 2,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.80x = 8,943.90 × 2,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.80x = 18,472,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,472,731.06/5,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.52

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