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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.11, 8,955.10 and 2,271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.11, 8,955.10 and 2,271.54 is: 3,406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.11 : 8,955.10 = 2,271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.11/8,955.10 = 2,271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.11x = 8,955.10 × 2,271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.11x = 20,341,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,341,867.85/5,972.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.14

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