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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.49, 8,958.55 and 2,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.49, 8,958.55 and 2,273.74 is: 3,411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.49 : 8,958.55 = 2,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.49/8,958.55 = 2,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.49x = 8,958.55 × 2,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.49x = 20,369,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,369,389.66/5,971.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.11

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