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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.44, 8,957.22 and 1,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.44, 8,957.22 and 1,868.44 is: 2,802.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.44 : 8,957.22 = 1,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.44/8,957.22 = 1,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.44x = 8,957.22 × 1,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.44x = 16,736,028.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,736,028.14/5,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.21

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