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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,927.31, 8,887.98 and 1,977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,927.31, 8,887.98 and 1,977.16 is: 2,964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,927.31 : 8,887.98 = 1,977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,927.31/8,887.98 = 1,977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,927.31x = 8,887.98 × 1,977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,927.31x = 17,572,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,572,958.54/5,927.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.74

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