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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.41, 8,938.87 and 2,259.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.41, 8,938.87 and 2,259.97 is: 3,389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.41 : 8,938.87 = 2,259.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.41/8,938.87 = 2,259.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.41x = 8,938.87 × 2,259.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.41x = 20,201,578.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201,578.03/5,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.29

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