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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,425.97, 8,141.79 and 2,960.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,425.97, 8,141.79 and 2,960.33 is: 4,442.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,425.97 : 8,141.79 = 2,960.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,425.97/8,141.79 = 2,960.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,425.97x = 8,141.79 × 2,960.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,425.97x = 24,102,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,102,344.48/5,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.04

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