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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.81, 8,962.56 and 1,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.81, 8,962.56 and 1,814.96 is: 2,722.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.81 : 8,962.56 = 1,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.81/8,962.56 = 1,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.81x = 8,962.56 × 1,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.81x = 16,266,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266,710.30/5,974.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.55

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