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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,942.09, 8,909.52 and 2,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,942.09, 8,909.52 and 2,977.08 is: 4,463.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,942.09 : 8,909.52 = 2,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,942.09/8,909.52 = 2,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,942.09x = 8,909.52 × 2,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,942.09x = 26,524,353.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,524,353.80/5,942.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.81

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