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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.27, 8,944.73 and 2,854.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.27, 8,944.73 and 2,854.46 is: 4,275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.27 : 8,944.73 = 2,854.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.27/8,944.73 = 2,854.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.27x = 8,944.73 × 2,854.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.27x = 25,532,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,532,403.49/5,972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.16

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