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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.32, 8,957.04 and 3,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.32, 8,957.04 and 3,009.72 is: 4,516.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.32 : 8,957.04 = 3,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.32/8,957.04 = 3,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.32x = 8,957.04 × 3,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.32x = 26,958,174.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,958,174.90/5,968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.88

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