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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.68, 8,958.24 and 2,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.68, 8,958.24 and 2,508.48 is: 3,763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.68 : 8,958.24 = 2,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.68/8,958.24 = 2,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.68x = 8,958.24 × 2,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.68x = 22,471,565.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,471,565.88/5,971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.02

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