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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.43, 8,955.56 and 2,682.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.43, 8,955.56 and 2,682.71 is: 4,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.43 : 8,955.56 = 2,682.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.43/8,955.56 = 2,682.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.43x = 8,955.56 × 2,682.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.43x = 24,025,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,025,170.37/5,972.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.68

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