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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.88, 8,949.25 and 2,018.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.88, 8,949.25 and 2,018.39 is: 3,025.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.88 : 8,949.25 = 2,018.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.88/8,949.25 = 2,018.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.88x = 8,949.25 × 2,018.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.88x = 18,063,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,063,101.60/5,969.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.71

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