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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.93, 8,964.25 and 1,816.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.93, 8,964.25 and 1,816.09 is: 2,724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.93 : 8,964.25 = 1,816.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.93/8,964.25 = 1,816.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.93x = 8,964.25 × 1,816.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.93x = 16,279,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,279,857.83/5,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,724.24

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