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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.32, 8,952.56 and 2,072.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.32, 8,952.56 and 2,072.82 is: 3,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.32 : 8,952.56 = 2,072.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.32/8,952.56 = 2,072.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.32x = 8,952.56 × 2,072.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.32x = 18,557,005.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,557,005.84/5,968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.25

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