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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.32, 8,958.52 and 2,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.32, 8,958.52 and 2,074 is: 3,111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.32 : 8,958.52 = 2,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.32/8,958.52 = 2,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.32x = 8,958.52 × 2,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.32x = 18,579,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579,970.48/5,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.01

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