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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.46, 8,956.72 and 2,460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.46, 8,956.72 and 2,460.56 is: 3,690.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.46 : 8,956.72 = 2,460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.46/8,956.72 = 2,460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.46x = 8,956.72 × 2,460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.46x = 22,038,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,038,563.20/5,971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.65

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