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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.96, 8,955.02 and 2,074.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.96, 8,955.02 and 2,074.44 is: 3,111.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.96 : 8,955.02 = 2,074.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.96/8,955.02 = 2,074.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.96x = 8,955.02 × 2,074.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.96x = 18,576,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,576,651.69/5,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.69

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