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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.47, 8,955.77 and 2,273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.47, 8,955.77 and 2,273.55 is: 3,409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.47 : 8,955.77 = 2,273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.47/8,955.77 = 2,273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.47x = 8,955.77 × 2,273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.47x = 20,361,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,361,379.52/5,971.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.78

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