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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.22, 8,939.15 and 2,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.22, 8,939.15 and 2,011.08 is: 3,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.22 : 8,939.15 = 2,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.22/8,939.15 = 2,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.22x = 8,939.15 × 2,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.22x = 17,977,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977,345.78/5,960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.22

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