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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.07, 8,955.21 and 2,462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.07, 8,955.21 and 2,462.86 is: 3,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.07 : 8,955.21 = 2,462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.07/8,955.21 = 2,462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.07x = 8,955.21 × 2,462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.07x = 22,055,384.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,055,384.70/5,975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.24

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