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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.34, 8,945.81 and 2,068.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.34, 8,945.81 and 2,068.05 is: 3,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.34 : 8,945.81 = 2,068.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.34/8,945.81 = 2,068.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.34x = 8,945.81 × 2,068.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.34x = 18,500,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,500,342.81/5,963.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.35

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