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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.69, 8,954.53 and 2,506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.69, 8,954.53 and 2,506.94 is: 3,760.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.69 : 8,954.53 = 2,506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.69/8,954.53 = 2,506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.69x = 8,954.53 × 2,506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.69x = 22,448,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,448,469.44/5,969.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.41

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