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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.50, 8,940.88 and 2,675.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.50, 8,940.88 and 2,675.53 is: 4,012.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.50 : 8,940.88 = 2,675.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.50/8,940.88 = 2,675.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.50x = 8,940.88 × 2,675.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.50x = 23,921,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,921,607.19/5,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.68

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