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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,968.27, 8,953.36 and 2,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,968.27, 8,953.36 and 2,019.76 is: 3,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,968.27 : 8,953.36 = 2,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,968.27/8,953.36 = 2,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,968.27x = 8,953.36 × 2,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,968.27x = 18,083,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083,672.68/5,968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.97

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