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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.88, 8,945.82 and 2,068.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.88, 8,945.82 and 2,068.29 is: 3,102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.88 : 8,945.82 = 2,068.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.88/8,945.82 = 2,068.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.88x = 8,945.82 × 2,068.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.88x = 18,502,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502,550.05/5,963.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.44

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