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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.71, 8,962.02 and 2,079.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.71, 8,962.02 and 2,079.11 is: 3,118.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.71 : 8,962.02 = 2,079.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.71/8,962.02 = 2,079.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.71x = 8,962.02 × 2,079.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.71x = 18,632,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632,980.59/5,974.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.64

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