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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.38, 8,960.91 and 2,508.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.38, 8,960.91 and 2,508.63 is: 3,764.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.38 : 8,960.91 = 2,508.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.38/8,960.91 = 2,508.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.38x = 8,960.91 × 2,508.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.38x = 22,479,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,607.65/5,971.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.56

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