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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.74, 8,957.70 and 1,812.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.74, 8,957.70 and 1,812.99 is: 2,718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.74 : 8,957.70 = 1,812.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.74/8,957.70 = 1,812.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.74x = 8,957.70 × 1,812.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.74x = 16,240,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240,220.52/5,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.60

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