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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.38, 8,961.67 and 2,461.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.38, 8,961.67 and 2,461.91 is: 3,692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.38 : 8,961.67 = 2,461.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.38/8,961.67 = 2,461.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.38x = 8,961.67 × 2,461.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.38x = 22,062,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062,824.99/5,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.29

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