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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.45, 8,955.57 and 2,682.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.45, 8,955.57 and 2,682.73 is: 4,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.45 : 8,955.57 = 2,682.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.45/8,955.57 = 2,682.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.45x = 8,955.57 × 2,682.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.45x = 24,025,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,025,353.92/5,972.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.70

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