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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.48, 8,940.06 and 2,841.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.48, 8,940.06 and 2,841.36 is: 4,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.48 : 8,940.06 = 2,841.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.48/8,940.06 = 2,841.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.48x = 8,940.06 × 2,841.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.48x = 25,401,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,401,928.88/5,961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.01

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