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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.39, 8,963.91 and 2,510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.39, 8,963.91 and 2,510.64 is: 3,767.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.39 : 8,963.91 = 2,510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.39/8,963.91 = 2,510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.39x = 8,963.91 × 2,510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.39x = 22,505,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,505,151.00/5,973.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.57

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