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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.03, 8,938.72 and 2,210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.03, 8,938.72 and 2,210.25 is: 3,314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.03 : 8,938.72 = 2,210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.03/8,938.72 = 2,210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.03x = 8,938.72 × 2,210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.03x = 19,756,842.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,756,842.16/5,961.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.34

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