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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.39, 8,953.44 and 2,460.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.39, 8,953.44 and 2,460.31 is: 3,688.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.39 : 8,953.44 = 2,460.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.39/8,953.44 = 2,460.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.39x = 8,953.44 × 2,460.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.39x = 22,028,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028,237.97/5,971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.96

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