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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.43, 8,957.39 and 2,273.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.43, 8,957.39 and 2,273.37 is: 3,409.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.43 : 8,957.39 = 2,273.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.43/8,957.39 = 2,273.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.43x = 8,957.39 × 2,273.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.43x = 20,363,416.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,363,416.75/5,972.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.57

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