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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.88, 8,954.82 and 2,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.88, 8,954.82 and 2,682.36 is: 4,023.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.88 : 8,954.82 = 2,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.88/8,954.82 = 2,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.88x = 8,954.82 × 2,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.88x = 24,020,050.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,020,050.98/5,969.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.54

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