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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,969.62, 8,956.86 and 2,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,969.62, 8,956.86 and 2,076.76 is: 3,115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,969.62 : 8,956.86 = 2,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,969.62/8,956.86 = 2,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,969.62x = 8,956.86 × 2,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,969.62x = 18,601,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601,248.57/5,969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.99

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