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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.81, 8,958.65 and 2,685.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.81, 8,958.65 and 2,685.45 is: 4,029.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.81 : 8,958.65 = 2,685.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.81/8,958.65 = 2,685.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.81x = 8,958.65 × 2,685.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.81x = 24,058,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058,041.92/5,970.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.27

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