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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973, 8,957.94 and 2,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973, 8,957.94 and 2,273.24 is: 3,409.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973 : 8,957.94 = 2,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973/8,957.94 = 2,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973x = 8,957.94 × 2,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973x = 20,363,502.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,363,502.74/5,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.26

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