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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.48, 8,940.74 and 2,064.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.48, 8,940.74 and 2,064.89 is: 3,097.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.48 : 8,940.74 = 2,064.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.48/8,940.74 = 2,064.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.48x = 8,940.74 × 2,064.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.48x = 18,461,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,461,656.65/5,960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.34

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