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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,731.49, 8,603.03 and 2,960.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,731.49, 8,603.03 and 2,960.14 is: 4,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,731.49 : 8,603.03 = 2,960.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,731.49/8,603.03 = 2,960.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,731.49x = 8,603.03 × 2,960.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,731.49x = 25,466,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,466,173.22/5,731.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.20

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