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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.28, 8,959.68 and 2,076.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.28, 8,959.68 and 2,076.54 is: 3,115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.28 : 8,959.68 = 2,076.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.28/8,959.68 = 2,076.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.28x = 8,959.68 × 2,076.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.28x = 18,605,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605,133.91/5,972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.25

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