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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.62, 8,961.94 and 1,814.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.62, 8,961.94 and 1,814.65 is: 2,721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.62 : 8,961.94 = 1,814.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.62/8,961.94 = 1,814.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.62x = 8,961.94 × 1,814.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.62x = 16,262,784.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,262,784.42/5,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.98

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