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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.73, 8,955.81 and 2,853.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.73, 8,955.81 and 2,853.53 is: 4,278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.73 : 8,955.81 = 2,853.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.73/8,955.81 = 2,853.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.73x = 8,955.81 × 2,853.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.73x = 25,555,613.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,555,613.46/5,972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.72

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