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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.06, 8,962.91 and 3,054.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.06, 8,962.91 and 3,054.42 is: 4,582.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.06 : 8,962.91 = 3,054.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.06/8,962.91 = 3,054.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.06x = 8,962.91 × 3,054.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.06x = 27,376,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,376,446.75/5,974.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.55

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