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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,957.94, 8,941.01 and 2,674.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,957.94, 8,941.01 and 2,674.71 is: 4,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,957.94 : 8,941.01 = 2,674.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,957.94/8,941.01 = 2,674.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,957.94x = 8,941.01 × 2,674.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,957.94x = 23,914,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,914,608.86/5,957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.91

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