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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,872.77, 8,809.97 and 1,976.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,872.77, 8,809.97 and 1,976.27 is: 2,964.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,872.77 : 8,809.97 = 1,976.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,872.77/8,809.97 = 1,976.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,872.77x = 8,809.97 × 1,976.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,872.77x = 17,410,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,410,825.48/5,872.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.67

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