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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.66, 8,940.98 and 2,262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.66, 8,940.98 and 2,262.01 is: 3,393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.66 : 8,940.98 = 2,262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.66/8,940.98 = 2,262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.66x = 8,940.98 × 2,262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.66x = 20,224,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,224,586.24/5,960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.01

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