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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.27, 8,939.70 and 4,112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.27, 8,939.70 and 4,112.51 is: 6,155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.27 : 8,939.70 = 4,112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.27/8,939.70 = 4,112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.27x = 8,939.70 × 4,112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.27x = 36,764,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,764,560.95/5,972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.88

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