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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.92, 8,974.02 and 2,473.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.92, 8,974.02 and 2,473.08 is: 3,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.92 : 8,974.02 = 2,473.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.92/8,974.02 = 2,473.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.92x = 8,974.02 × 2,473.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.92x = 22,193,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193,469.38/5,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.33

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