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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.49, 8,943.58 and 2,853.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.49, 8,943.58 and 2,853.70 is: 4,274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.49 : 8,943.58 = 2,853.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.49/8,943.58 = 2,853.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.49x = 8,943.58 × 2,853.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.49x = 25,522,275.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,522,275.45/5,971.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.02

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