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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,959.58, 8,940.16 and 2,210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,959.58, 8,940.16 and 2,210.84 is: 3,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,959.58 : 8,940.16 = 2,210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,959.58/8,940.16 = 2,210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,959.58x = 8,940.16 × 2,210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,959.58x = 19,765,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,765,263.33/5,959.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.55

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