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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,967.76, 8,953.56 and 2,504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,967.76, 8,953.56 and 2,504.08 is: 3,756.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,967.76 : 8,953.56 = 2,504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,967.76/8,953.56 = 2,504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,967.76x = 8,953.56 × 2,504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,967.76x = 22,420,430.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420,430.52/5,967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.93

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