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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.26, 8,952.42 and 2,019.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.26, 8,952.42 and 2,019.56 is: 3,029.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.26 : 8,952.42 = 2,019.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.26/8,952.42 = 2,019.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.26x = 8,952.42 × 2,019.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.26x = 18,079,904.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,079,904.57/5,968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.34

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