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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.61, 8,954.45 and 2,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.61, 8,954.45 and 2,680.02 is: 4,021.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.61 : 8,954.45 = 2,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.61/8,954.45 = 2,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.61x = 8,954.45 × 2,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.61x = 23,998,101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,998,101.74/5,967.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.39

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