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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.50, 8,961.99 and 2,894.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.50, 8,961.99 and 2,894.50 is: 4,343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.50 : 8,961.99 = 2,894.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.50/8,961.99 = 2,894.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.50x = 8,961.99 × 2,894.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.50x = 25,940,480.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,940,480.06/5,972.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.32

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