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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.42, 8,940.73 and 2,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.42, 8,940.73 and 2,064.94 is: 3,097.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.42 : 8,940.73 = 2,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.42/8,940.73 = 2,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.42x = 8,940.73 × 2,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.42x = 18,462,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462,071.01/5,960.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.44

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