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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.33, 8,951.56 and 2,681.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.33, 8,951.56 and 2,681.54 is: 4,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.33 : 8,951.56 = 2,681.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.33/8,951.56 = 2,681.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.33x = 8,951.56 × 2,681.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.33x = 24,003,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,003,908.04/5,969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.21

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