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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.88, 8,940.02 and 2,450.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.88, 8,940.02 and 2,450.03 is: 3,674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.88 : 8,940.02 = 2,450.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.88/8,940.02 = 2,450.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.88x = 8,940.02 × 2,450.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.88x = 21,903,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,903,260.25/5,960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.50

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