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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.57, 8,955.16 and 3,047.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.57, 8,955.16 and 3,047.73 is: 4,567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.57 : 8,955.16 = 3,047.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.57/8,955.16 = 3,047.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.57x = 8,955.16 × 3,047.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.57x = 27,292,868.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,292,868.59/5,975.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.41

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