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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.22, 8,947.83 and 2,677.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.22, 8,947.83 and 2,677.43 is: 4,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.22 : 8,947.83 = 2,677.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.22/8,947.83 = 2,677.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.22x = 8,947.83 × 2,677.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.22x = 23,957,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,957,188.48/5,965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.15

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