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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.28, 8,940.42 and 2,065.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.28, 8,940.42 and 2,065.08 is: 3,097.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.28 : 8,940.42 = 2,065.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.28/8,940.42 = 2,065.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.28x = 8,940.42 × 2,065.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.28x = 18,462,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462,682.53/5,960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.62

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