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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,924.58, 8,887 and 1,977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,924.58, 8,887 and 1,977.48 is: 2,966.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,924.58 : 8,887 = 1,977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,924.58/8,887 = 1,977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,924.58x = 8,887 × 1,977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,924.58x = 17,573,864.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,573,864.76/5,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.26

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