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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.02, 8,960.96 and 2,024.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.02, 8,960.96 and 2,024.21 is: 3,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.02 : 8,960.96 = 2,024.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.02/8,960.96 = 2,024.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.02x = 8,960.96 × 2,024.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.02x = 18,138,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,138,864.84/5,973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.80

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