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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.25, 8,964.96 and 2,081.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.25, 8,964.96 and 2,081.39 is: 3,123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.25 : 8,964.96 = 2,081.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.25/8,964.96 = 2,081.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.25x = 8,964.96 × 2,081.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.25x = 18,659,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659,533.27/5,974.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.33

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