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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.39, 8,956.44 and 2,462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.39, 8,956.44 and 2,462.31 is: 3,691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.39 : 8,956.44 = 2,462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.39/8,956.44 = 2,462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.39x = 8,956.44 × 2,462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.39x = 22,053,531.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053,531.78/5,973.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.96

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