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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.88, 8,934.57 and 3,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.88, 8,934.57 and 3,033 is: 4,546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.88 : 8,934.57 = 3,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.88/8,934.57 = 3,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.88x = 8,934.57 × 3,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.88x = 27,098,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,098,550.81/5,960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.07

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