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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.97, 8,962.45 and 1,815.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.97, 8,962.45 and 1,815.01 is: 2,722.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.97 : 8,962.45 = 1,815.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.97/8,962.45 = 1,815.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.97x = 8,962.45 × 1,815.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.97x = 16,266,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266,909.43/5,974.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.51

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