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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.10, 8,966.70 and 2,280.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.10, 8,966.70 and 2,280.42 is: 3,422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.10 : 8,966.70 = 2,280.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.10/8,966.70 = 2,280.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.10x = 8,966.70 × 2,280.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.10x = 20,447,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,447,842.01/5,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.18

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