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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.32, 8,956.78 and 1,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.32, 8,956.78 and 1,814.20 is: 2,721.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.32 : 8,956.78 = 1,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.32/8,956.78 = 1,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.32x = 8,956.78 × 1,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.32x = 16,249,363.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249,363.35/5,971.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.23

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