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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.46, 8,944.77 and 2,677.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.46, 8,944.77 and 2,677.23 is: 4,017.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.46 : 8,944.77 = 2,677.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.46/8,944.77 = 2,677.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.46x = 8,944.77 × 2,677.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.46x = 23,947,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,947,206.59/5,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.68

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