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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.52, 8,965.39 and 2,081.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.52, 8,965.39 and 2,081.66 is: 3,123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.52 : 8,965.39 = 2,081.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.52/8,965.39 = 2,081.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.52x = 8,965.39 × 2,081.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.52x = 18,662,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,662,910.96/5,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.75

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