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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.52, 8,946.61 and 2,855.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.52, 8,946.61 and 2,855.71 is: 4,277.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.52 : 8,946.61 = 2,855.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.52/8,946.61 = 2,855.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.52x = 8,946.61 × 2,855.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.52x = 25,548,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,548,923.64/5,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.03

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