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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.35, 8,932.96 and 2,673.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.35, 8,932.96 and 2,673.31 is: 4,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.35 : 8,932.96 = 2,673.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.35/8,932.96 = 2,673.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.35x = 8,932.96 × 2,673.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.35x = 23,880,571.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,880,571.30/5,960.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.57

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