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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.42, 8,955.51 and 2,075.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.42, 8,955.51 and 2,075.32 is: 3,112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.42 : 8,955.51 = 2,075.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.42/8,955.51 = 2,075.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.42x = 8,955.51 × 2,075.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.42x = 18,585,549.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,585,549.01/5,971.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.42

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