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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.63, 8,939.01 and 2,261.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.63, 8,939.01 and 2,261.49 is: 3,390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.63 : 8,939.01 = 2,261.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.63/8,939.01 = 2,261.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.63x = 8,939.01 × 2,261.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.63x = 20,215,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,215,481.72/5,961.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.93

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