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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,970.95, 8,954.30 and 1,753.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,970.95, 8,954.30 and 1,753.03 is: 2,628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,970.95 : 8,954.30 = 1,753.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,970.95/8,954.30 = 1,753.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,970.95x = 8,954.30 × 1,753.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,970.95x = 15,697,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697,156.53/5,970.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.92

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