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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.08, 8,954.88 and 2,076.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.08, 8,954.88 and 2,076.48 is: 3,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.08 : 8,954.88 = 2,076.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.08/8,954.88 = 2,076.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.08x = 8,954.88 × 2,076.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.08x = 18,594,629.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,594,629.22/5,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.55

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