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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.88, 8,955.72 and 2,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.88, 8,955.72 and 2,073.24 is: 3,110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.88 : 8,955.72 = 2,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.88/8,955.72 = 2,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.88x = 8,955.72 × 2,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.88x = 18,567,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,567,356.93/5,969.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.17

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