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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.68, 8,948.52 and 2,501.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.68, 8,948.52 and 2,501.36 is: 3,754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.68 : 8,948.52 = 2,501.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.68/8,948.52 = 2,501.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.68x = 8,948.52 × 2,501.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.68x = 22,383,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383,469.99/5,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.56

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