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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.01, 8,939.74 and 2,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.01, 8,939.74 and 2,064.72 is: 3,096.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.01 : 8,939.74 = 2,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.01/8,939.74 = 2,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.01x = 8,939.74 × 2,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.01x = 18,458,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,458,059.97/5,960.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.98

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