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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.82, 8,942.98 and 2,673.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.82, 8,942.98 and 2,673.30 is: 4,010.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.82 : 8,942.98 = 2,673.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.82/8,942.98 = 2,673.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.82x = 8,942.98 × 2,673.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.82x = 23,907,268.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,907,268.43/5,960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.73

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