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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.69, 8,951.63 and 2,072.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.69, 8,951.63 and 2,072.22 is: 3,108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.69 : 8,951.63 = 2,072.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.69/8,951.63 = 2,072.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.69x = 8,951.63 × 2,072.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.69x = 18,549,736.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,549,736.36/5,967.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.36

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