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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.64, 8,954.94 and 2,462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.64, 8,954.94 and 2,462.48 is: 3,690.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.64 : 8,954.94 = 2,462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.64/8,954.94 = 2,462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.64x = 8,954.94 × 2,462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.64x = 22,051,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,051,360.65/5,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.83

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