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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.59, 8,960.63 and 2,461.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.59, 8,960.63 and 2,461.05 is: 3,692.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.59 : 8,960.63 = 2,461.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.59/8,960.63 = 2,461.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.59x = 8,960.63 × 2,461.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.59x = 22,052,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,052,546.16/5,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.91

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