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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.42, 8,955.16 and 2,274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.42, 8,955.16 and 2,274.91 is: 3,411.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.42 : 8,955.16 = 2,274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.42/8,955.16 = 2,274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.42x = 8,955.16 × 2,274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.42x = 20,372,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,372,154.96/5,972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.04

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