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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.60, 8,955.90 and 2,072.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.60, 8,955.90 and 2,072.25 is: 3,108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.60 : 8,955.90 = 2,072.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.60/8,955.90 = 2,072.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.60x = 8,955.90 × 2,072.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.60x = 18,558,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,558,863.78/5,970.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.38

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