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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,981.45, 8,966.70 and 5,062.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,981.45, 8,966.70 and 5,062.91 is: 7,589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,981.45 : 8,966.70 = 5,062.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,981.45/8,966.70 = 5,062.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,981.45x = 8,966.70 × 5,062.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,981.45x = 45,397,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,397,550.26/5,981.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.73

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