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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.44, 8,958.24 and 2,073.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.44, 8,958.24 and 2,073.84 is: 3,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.44 : 8,958.24 = 2,073.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.44/8,958.24 = 2,073.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.44x = 8,958.24 × 2,073.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.44x = 18,577,956.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577,956.44/5,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.18

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