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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.36, 8,954.37 and 5,674.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.36, 8,954.37 and 5,674.01 is: 8,509.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.36 : 8,954.37 = 5,674.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.36/8,954.37 = 5,674.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.36x = 8,954.37 × 5,674.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.36x = 50,807,125.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,807,125.97/5,970.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,509.90

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