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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.07, 8,941.14 and 2,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.07, 8,941.14 and 2,011.68 is: 3,017.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.07 : 8,941.14 = 2,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.07/8,941.14 = 2,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.07x = 8,941.14 × 2,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.07x = 17,986,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986,712.52/5,960.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.87

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