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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.24, 8,891.73 and 1,977.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.24, 8,891.73 and 1,977.21 is: 2,966.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.24 : 8,891.73 = 1,977.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.24/8,891.73 = 1,977.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.24x = 8,891.73 × 1,977.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.24x = 17,580,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,580,817.47/5,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.11

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