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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.69, 8,936.71 and 2,840.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.69, 8,936.71 and 2,840.85 is: 4,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.69 : 8,936.71 = 2,840.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.69/8,936.71 = 2,840.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.69x = 8,936.71 × 2,840.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.69x = 25,387,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,387,852.60/5,961.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.50

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