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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.41, 8,959.42 and 2,076.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.41, 8,959.42 and 2,076.31 is: 3,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.41 : 8,959.42 = 2,076.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.41/8,959.42 = 2,076.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.41x = 8,959.42 × 2,076.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.41x = 18,602,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,602,488.54/5,972.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.74

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