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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.39, 8,954.09 and 2,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.39, 8,954.09 and 2,073.80 is: 3,110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.39 : 8,954.09 = 2,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.39/8,954.09 = 2,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.39x = 8,954.09 × 2,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.39x = 18,568,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,568,981.47/5,969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.70

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