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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.44, 8,961.24 and 2,075.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.44, 8,961.24 and 2,075.84 is: 3,115.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.44 : 8,961.24 = 2,075.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.44/8,961.24 = 2,075.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.44x = 8,961.24 × 2,075.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.44x = 18,602,100.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,602,100.44/5,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.18

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