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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.91, 8,961.94 and 2,461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.91, 8,961.94 and 2,461.96 is: 3,693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.91 : 8,961.94 = 2,461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.91/8,961.94 = 2,461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.91x = 8,961.94 × 2,461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.91x = 22,063,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,063,943.96/5,973.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.39

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