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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,909.61, 8,862.21 and 1,960.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,909.61, 8,862.21 and 1,960.14 is: 2,939.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,909.61 : 8,862.21 = 1,960.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,909.61/8,862.21 = 1,960.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,909.61x = 8,862.21 × 1,960.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,909.61x = 17,371,172.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371,172.31/5,909.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.48

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