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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.72, 8,959.05 and 2,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.72, 8,959.05 and 2,685 is: 4,028.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.72 : 8,959.05 = 2,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.72/8,959.05 = 2,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.72x = 8,959.05 × 2,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.72x = 24,055,049.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,055,049.25/5,970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.84

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