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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.13, 8,939.59 and 2,450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.13, 8,939.59 and 2,450.12 is: 3,674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.13 : 8,939.59 = 2,450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.13/8,939.59 = 2,450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.13x = 8,939.59 × 2,450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.13x = 21,903,017.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,903,017.43/5,961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.31

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