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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.08, 8,950.44 and 2,680.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.08, 8,950.44 and 2,680.86 is: 4,019.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.08 : 8,950.44 = 2,680.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.08/8,950.44 = 2,680.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.08x = 8,950.44 × 2,680.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.08x = 23,994,876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,994,876.58/5,970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.19

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