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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.30, 8,955.36 and 1,809.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.30, 8,955.36 and 1,809.54 is: 2,714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.30 : 8,955.36 = 1,809.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.30/8,955.36 = 1,809.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.30x = 8,955.36 × 1,809.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.30x = 16,205,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205,082.13/5,969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.74

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