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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.38, 8,951.94 and 2,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.38, 8,951.94 and 2,075.28 is: 3,111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.38 : 8,951.94 = 2,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.38/8,951.94 = 2,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.38x = 8,951.94 × 2,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.38x = 18,577,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577,782.04/5,971.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.14

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