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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.88, 8,954.74 and 2,682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.88, 8,954.74 and 2,682.16 is: 4,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.88 : 8,954.74 = 2,682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.88/8,954.74 = 2,682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.88x = 8,954.74 × 2,682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.88x = 24,018,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,018,016.35/5,971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.85

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