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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.63, 8,959.01 and 2,509.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.63, 8,959.01 and 2,509.88 is: 3,764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.63 : 8,959.01 = 2,509.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.63/8,959.01 = 2,509.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.63x = 8,959.01 × 2,509.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.63x = 22,485,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,485,982.67/5,972.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.84

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