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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.93, 8,955.47 and 2,460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.93, 8,955.47 and 2,460.17 is: 3,690.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.93 : 8,955.47 = 2,460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.93/8,955.47 = 2,460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.93x = 8,955.47 × 2,460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.93x = 22,031,988.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031,988.72/5,969.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.49

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