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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.03, 8,940.83 and 2,211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.03, 8,940.83 and 2,211.30 is: 3,317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.03 : 8,940.83 = 2,211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.03/8,940.83 = 2,211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.03x = 8,940.83 × 2,211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.03x = 19,770,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,770,843.44/5,960.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.24

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