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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.17, 8,954.55 and 1,810.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.17, 8,954.55 and 1,810.01 is: 2,714.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.17 : 8,954.55 = 1,810.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.17/8,954.55 = 1,810.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.17x = 8,954.55 × 1,810.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.17x = 16,207,847.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,207,847.43/5,970.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.80

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