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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.32, 8,961.98 and 1,814.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.32, 8,961.98 and 1,814.34 is: 2,721.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.32 : 8,961.98 = 1,814.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.32/8,961.98 = 1,814.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.32x = 8,961.98 × 1,814.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.32x = 16,260,078.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,260,078.79/5,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.21

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