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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.25, 8,940.78 and 2,497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.25, 8,940.78 and 2,497.50 is: 3,746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.25 : 8,940.78 = 2,497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.25/8,940.78 = 2,497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.25x = 8,940.78 × 2,497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.25x = 22,329,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329,598.05/5,960.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.42

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