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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,897.61, 8,845.20 and 2,973.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,897.61, 8,845.20 and 2,973.11 is: 4,459.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,897.61 : 8,845.20 = 2,973.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,897.61/8,845.20 = 2,973.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,897.61x = 8,845.20 × 2,973.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,897.61x = 26,297,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297,708.35/5,897.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.04

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