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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971.98, 8,949.87 and 2,072.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971.98, 8,949.87 and 2,072.82 is: 3,106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971.98 : 8,949.87 = 2,072.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971.98/8,949.87 = 2,072.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971.98x = 8,949.87 × 2,072.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971.98x = 18,551,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,551,469.53/5,971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.42

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