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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.38, 8,938.85 and 2,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.38, 8,938.85 and 2,011.32 is: 3,015.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.38 : 8,938.85 = 2,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.38/8,938.85 = 2,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.38x = 8,938.85 × 2,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.38x = 17,978,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978,877.73/5,961.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.89

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