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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.06, 8,939.34 and 2,261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.06, 8,939.34 and 2,261.34 is: 3,391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.06 : 8,939.34 = 2,261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.06/8,939.34 = 2,261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.06x = 8,939.34 × 2,261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.06x = 20,214,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,214,887.12/5,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.16

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