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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.38, 8,958.53 and 2,076.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.38, 8,958.53 and 2,076.75 is: 3,115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.38 : 8,958.53 = 2,076.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.38/8,958.53 = 2,076.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.38x = 8,958.53 × 2,076.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.38x = 18,604,632.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,604,632.37/5,972.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.11

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