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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.11, 8,955.14 and 2,074.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.11, 8,955.14 and 2,074.50 is: 3,111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.11 : 8,955.14 = 2,074.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.11/8,955.14 = 2,074.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.11x = 8,955.14 × 2,074.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.11x = 18,577,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577,427.56/5,970.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.74

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