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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.50, 8,955.69 and 2,271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.50, 8,955.69 and 2,271.74 is: 3,407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.50 : 8,955.69 = 2,271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.50/8,955.69 = 2,271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.50x = 8,955.69 × 2,271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.50x = 20,344,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,344,954.42/5,971.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.01

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