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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.65, 8,940.96 and 2,500.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.65, 8,940.96 and 2,500.33 is: 3,750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.65 : 8,940.96 = 2,500.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.65/8,940.96 = 2,500.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.65x = 8,940.96 × 2,500.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.65x = 22,355,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,350.52/5,960.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.49

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