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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.94, 8,958 and 2,076.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.94, 8,958 and 2,076.44 is: 3,114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.94 : 8,958 = 2,076.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.94/8,958 = 2,076.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.94x = 8,958 × 2,076.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.94x = 18,600,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,600,749.52/5,971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.69

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