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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.92, 8,959.58 and 2,274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.92, 8,959.58 and 2,274.59 is: 3,411.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.92 : 8,959.58 = 2,274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.92/8,959.58 = 2,274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.92x = 8,959.58 × 2,274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.92x = 20,379,371.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379,371.07/5,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.96

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