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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,925.60, 8,871.97 and 2,997.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,925.60, 8,871.97 and 2,997.78 is: 4,488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,925.60 : 8,871.97 = 2,997.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,925.60/8,871.97 = 2,997.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,925.60x = 8,871.97 × 2,997.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,925.60x = 26,596,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,596,214.23/5,925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.36

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