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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.08, 8,941.19 and 2,450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.08, 8,941.19 and 2,450.14 is: 3,675.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.08 : 8,941.19 = 2,450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.08/8,941.19 = 2,450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.08x = 8,941.19 × 2,450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.08x = 21,907,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,907,167.27/5,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.03

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