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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.39, 8,943.42 and 2,853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.39, 8,943.42 and 2,853.58 is: 4,273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.39 : 8,943.42 = 2,853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.39/8,943.42 = 2,853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.39x = 8,943.42 × 2,853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.39x = 25,520,764.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,520,764.44/5,971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.84

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