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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.28, 8,955.60 and 2,074.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.28, 8,955.60 and 2,074.08 is: 3,111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.28 : 8,955.60 = 2,074.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.28/8,955.60 = 2,074.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.28x = 8,955.60 × 2,074.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.28x = 18,574,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,630.85/5,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.70

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