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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.06, 8,955.54 and 2,074.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.06, 8,955.54 and 2,074.77 is: 3,112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.06 : 8,955.54 = 2,074.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.06/8,955.54 = 2,074.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.06x = 8,955.54 × 2,074.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.06x = 18,580,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580,685.73/5,970.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.31

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