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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.23, 8,953.88 and 2,459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.23, 8,953.88 and 2,459.93 is: 3,691.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.23 : 8,953.88 = 2,459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.23/8,953.88 = 2,459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.23x = 8,953.88 × 2,459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.23x = 22,025,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025,860.96/5,967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.14

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