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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.92, 8,954.46 and 2,682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.92, 8,954.46 and 2,682.16 is: 4,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.92 : 8,954.46 = 2,682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.92/8,954.46 = 2,682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.92x = 8,954.46 × 2,682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.92x = 24,017,294.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,017,294.43/5,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.05

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