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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.68, 9,029.73 and 5,909.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.68, 9,029.73 and 5,909.04 is: 8,930.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.68 : 9,029.73 = 5,909.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.68/9,029.73 = 5,909.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.68x = 9,029.73 × 5,909.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.68x = 53,357,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,357,035.76/5,974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.53

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