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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.16, 8,929.80 and 2,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.16, 8,929.80 and 2,844.20 is: 4,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.16 : 8,929.80 = 2,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.16/8,929.80 = 2,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.16x = 8,929.80 × 2,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.16x = 25,398,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,398,137.16/5,961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.60

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