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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.22, 8,956.85 and 1,811.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.22, 8,956.85 and 1,811.26 is: 2,716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.22 : 8,956.85 = 1,811.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.22/8,956.85 = 1,811.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.22x = 8,956.85 × 1,811.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.22x = 16,223,189.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,223,189.67/5,971.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.90

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