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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.79, 8,963.26 and 2,462.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.79, 8,963.26 and 2,462.83 is: 3,694.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.79 : 8,963.26 = 2,462.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.79/8,963.26 = 2,462.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.79x = 8,963.26 × 2,462.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.79x = 22,074,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074,957.06/5,974.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.69

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