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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.21, 8,962.38 and 2,075.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.21, 8,962.38 and 2,075.49 is: 3,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.21 : 8,962.38 = 2,075.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.21/8,962.38 = 2,075.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.21x = 8,962.38 × 2,075.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.21x = 18,601,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601,330.07/5,973.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.13

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