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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.04, 8,954.88 and 2,075.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.04, 8,954.88 and 2,075.36 is: 3,112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.04 : 8,954.88 = 2,075.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.04/8,954.88 = 2,075.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.04x = 8,954.88 × 2,075.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.04x = 18,584,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,584,599.76/5,971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.46

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