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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,964.88, 8,945.24 and 2,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,964.88, 8,945.24 and 2,068.44 is: 3,101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,964.88 : 8,945.24 = 2,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,964.88/8,945.24 = 2,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,964.88x = 8,945.24 × 2,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,964.88x = 18,502,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502,692.23/5,964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.94

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