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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.34, 8,958.76 and 2,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.34, 8,958.76 and 2,273.74 is: 3,410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.34 : 8,958.76 = 2,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.34/8,958.76 = 2,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.34x = 8,958.76 × 2,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.34x = 20,369,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,369,890.96/5,972.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.71

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