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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.85, 8,960.62 and 2,856.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.85, 8,960.62 and 2,856.06 is: 4,284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.85 : 8,960.62 = 2,856.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.85/8,960.62 = 2,856.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.85x = 8,960.62 × 2,856.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.85x = 25,592,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,592,061.22/5,973.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.02

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