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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.64, 8,954.44 and 2,074.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.64, 8,954.44 and 2,074.08 is: 3,111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.64 : 8,954.44 = 2,074.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.64/8,954.44 = 2,074.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.64x = 8,954.44 × 2,074.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.64x = 18,572,224.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,572,224.92/5,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.11

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