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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.60, 8,957.40 and 2,073.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.60, 8,957.40 and 2,073.25 is: 3,109.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.60 : 8,957.40 = 2,073.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.60/8,957.40 = 2,073.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.60x = 8,957.40 × 2,073.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.60x = 18,570,929.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,570,929.55/5,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.88

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