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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.95, 8,956.32 and 2,683.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.95, 8,956.32 and 2,683.23 is: 4,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.95 : 8,956.32 = 2,683.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.95/8,956.32 = 2,683.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.95x = 8,956.32 × 2,683.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.95x = 24,031,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,031,866.51/5,972.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.45

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