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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.35, 8,957.44 and 2,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.35, 8,957.44 and 2,023.20 is: 3,034.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.35 : 8,957.44 = 2,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.35/8,957.44 = 2,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.35x = 8,957.44 × 2,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.35x = 18,122,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,122,692.61/5,972.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.43

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