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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.36, 8,962.08 and 3,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.36, 8,962.08 and 3,055.12 is: 4,582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.36 : 8,962.08 = 3,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.36/8,962.08 = 3,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.36x = 8,962.08 × 3,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.36x = 27,380,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380,229.85/5,974.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.96

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