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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.82, 8,959.53 and 2,412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.82, 8,959.53 and 2,412.11 is: 3,618.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.82 : 8,959.53 = 2,412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.82/8,959.53 = 2,412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.82x = 8,959.53 × 2,412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.82x = 21,611,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,611,371.91/5,971.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.89

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