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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,960.99, 8,941.36 and 3,193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,960.99, 8,941.36 and 3,193.07 is: 4,789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,960.99 : 8,941.36 = 3,193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,960.99/8,941.36 = 3,193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,960.99x = 8,941.36 × 3,193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,960.99x = 28,550,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,550,400.95/5,960.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.54

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