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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,962.71, 8,944.12 and 2,018.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,962.71, 8,944.12 and 2,018.42 is: 3,027.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,962.71 : 8,944.12 = 2,018.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,962.71/8,944.12 = 2,018.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,962.71x = 8,944.12 × 2,018.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,962.71x = 18,052,982.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,982.03/5,962.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.65

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