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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.92, 8,958.91 and 2,274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.92, 8,958.91 and 2,274.47 is: 3,412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.92 : 8,958.91 = 2,274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.92/8,958.91 = 2,274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.92x = 8,958.91 × 2,274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.92x = 20,376,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,376,772.03/5,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.10

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