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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.44, 8,940.72 and 2,064.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.44, 8,940.72 and 2,064.92 is: 3,097.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.44 : 8,940.72 = 2,064.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.44/8,940.72 = 2,064.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.44x = 8,940.72 × 2,064.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.44x = 18,461,871.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,461,871.54/5,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.40

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