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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.66, 8,942.82 and 2,844.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.66, 8,942.82 and 2,844.64 is: 4,267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.66 : 8,942.82 = 2,844.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.66/8,942.82 = 2,844.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.66x = 8,942.82 × 2,844.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.66x = 25,439,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,439,103.48/5,960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.83

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