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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,965.22, 8,947.84 and 2,677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,965.22, 8,947.84 and 2,677.44 is: 4,016.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,965.22 : 8,947.84 = 2,677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,965.22/8,947.84 = 2,677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,965.22x = 8,947.84 × 2,677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,965.22x = 23,957,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,957,304.73/5,965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,016.16

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