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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.95, 8,956.99 and 2,685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.95, 8,956.99 and 2,685.16 is: 4,026.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.95 : 8,956.99 = 2,685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.95/8,956.99 = 2,685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.95x = 8,956.99 × 2,685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.95x = 24,050,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,050,951.27/5,972.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.65

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