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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.77, 8,957.00 and 2,462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.77, 8,957.00 and 2,462.69 is: 3,692.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.77 : 8,957.00 = 2,462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.77/8,957.00 = 2,462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.77x = 8,957.00 × 2,462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.77x = 22,058,275.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058,275.70/5,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.52

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