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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.50, 8,960.54 and 1,814.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.50, 8,960.54 and 1,814.11 is: 2,721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.50 : 8,960.54 = 1,814.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.50/8,960.54 = 1,814.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.50x = 8,960.54 × 1,814.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.50x = 16,255,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255,373.75/5,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.25

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