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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,963.94, 8,949.96 and 2,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,963.94, 8,949.96 and 2,068.38 is: 3,103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,963.94 : 8,949.96 = 2,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,963.94/8,949.96 = 2,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,963.94x = 8,949.96 × 2,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,963.94x = 18,511,918.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,511,918.26/5,963.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.97

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