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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.44, 8,961.72 and 1,871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.44, 8,961.72 and 1,871.44 is: 2,806.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.44 : 8,961.72 = 1,871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.44/8,961.72 = 1,871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.44x = 8,961.72 × 1,871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.44x = 16,771,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771,321.28/5,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.71

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