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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.94, 8,941.50 and 2,065.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.94, 8,941.50 and 2,065.43 is: 3,098.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.94 : 8,941.50 = 2,065.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.94/8,941.50 = 2,065.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.94x = 8,941.50 × 2,065.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.94x = 18,467,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,467,997.64/5,960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.17

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