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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.50, 8,955.83 and 2,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.50, 8,955.83 and 2,273.10 is: 3,409.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.50 : 8,955.83 = 2,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.50/8,955.83 = 2,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.50x = 8,955.83 × 2,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.50x = 20,357,497.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,357,497.17/5,970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.68

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