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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.41, 8,957.12 and 2,895.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.41, 8,957.12 and 2,895.57 is: 4,343.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.41 : 8,957.12 = 2,895.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.41/8,957.12 = 2,895.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.41x = 8,957.12 × 2,895.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.41x = 25,935,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935,953.48/5,971.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.36

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