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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.04, 8,959.56 and 2,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.04, 8,959.56 and 2,853.12 is: 4,279.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.04 : 8,959.56 = 2,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.04/8,959.56 = 2,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.04x = 8,959.56 × 2,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.04x = 25,562,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,562,699.83/5,973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.68

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