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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.65, 8,965.86 and 2,276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.65, 8,965.86 and 2,276.91 is: 3,416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.65 : 8,965.86 = 2,276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.65/8,965.86 = 2,276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.65x = 8,965.86 × 2,276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.65x = 20,414,456.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,414,456.29/5,974.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.85

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