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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.44, 8,942.22 and 2,065.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.44, 8,942.22 and 2,065.92 is: 3,098.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.44 : 8,942.22 = 2,065.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.44/8,942.22 = 2,065.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.44x = 8,942.22 × 2,065.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.44x = 18,473,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,473,911.14/5,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.90

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