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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.74, 8,937.97 and 2,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.74, 8,937.97 and 2,849.92 is: 4,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.74 : 8,937.97 = 2,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.74/8,937.97 = 2,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.74x = 8,937.97 × 2,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.74x = 25,472,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,472,528.65/5,967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.37

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