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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.65, 8,954.89 and 2,683.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.65, 8,954.89 and 2,683.15 is: 4,024.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.65 : 8,954.89 = 2,683.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.65/8,954.89 = 2,683.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.65x = 8,954.89 × 2,683.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.65x = 24,027,284.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,027,284.01/5,970.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.24

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