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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960, 8,936.72 and 2,676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960, 8,936.72 and 2,676.32 is: 4,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960 : 8,936.72 = 2,676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960/8,936.72 = 2,676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960x = 8,936.72 × 2,676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960x = 23,917,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,917,522.47/5,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.01

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