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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,946.72, 8,921.88 and 1,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,946.72, 8,921.88 and 1,997.52 is: 2,996.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946.72 : 8,921.88 = 1,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946.72/8,921.88 = 1,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946.72x = 8,921.88 × 1,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946.72x = 17,821,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821,633.74/5,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.88

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