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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.32, 8,957.40 and 2,272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.32, 8,957.40 and 2,272.92 is: 3,409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.32 : 8,957.40 = 2,272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.32/8,957.40 = 2,272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.32x = 8,957.40 × 2,272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.32x = 20,359,453.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,359,453.61/5,971.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.54

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