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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.09, 8,941.64 and 2,065.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.09, 8,941.64 and 2,065.50 is: 3,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.09 : 8,941.64 = 2,065.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.09/8,941.64 = 2,065.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.09x = 8,941.64 × 2,065.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.09x = 18,468,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,468,958.71/5,961.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.25

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