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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.91, 8,954.76 and 2,074.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.91, 8,954.76 and 2,074.22 is: 3,111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.91 : 8,954.76 = 2,074.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.91/8,954.76 = 2,074.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.91x = 8,954.76 × 2,074.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.91x = 18,574,138.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,138.87/5,969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.29

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