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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.73, 8,955.56 and 2,021.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.73, 8,955.56 and 2,021.23 is: 3,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.73 : 8,955.56 = 2,021.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.73/8,955.56 = 2,021.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.73x = 8,955.56 × 2,021.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.73x = 18,101,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101,246.54/5,969.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.17

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