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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.70, 8,943.48 and 2,671.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.70, 8,943.48 and 2,671.56 is: 4,008.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.70 : 8,943.48 = 2,671.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.70/8,943.48 = 2,671.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.70x = 8,943.48 × 2,671.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.70x = 23,893,043.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,893,043.43/5,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.43

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