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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.40, 8,951.22 and 2,072.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.40, 8,951.22 and 2,072.25 is: 3,105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.40 : 8,951.22 = 2,072.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.40/8,951.22 = 2,072.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.40x = 8,951.22 × 2,072.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.40x = 18,549,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,549,165.65/5,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.81

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