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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.27, 8,953.98 and 2,459.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.27, 8,953.98 and 2,459.87 is: 3,691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.27 : 8,953.98 = 2,459.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.27/8,953.98 = 2,459.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.27x = 8,953.98 × 2,459.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.27x = 22,025,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025,582.01/5,967.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.07

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