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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,961.88, 8,945.64 and 2,675.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,961.88, 8,945.64 and 2,675.92 is: 4,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,961.88 : 8,945.64 = 2,675.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,961.88/8,945.64 = 2,675.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,961.88x = 8,945.64 × 2,675.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,961.88x = 23,937,816.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,937,816.99/5,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.15

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