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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.53, 8,960.28 and 2,076.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.53, 8,960.28 and 2,076.97 is: 3,115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.53 : 8,960.28 = 2,076.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.53/8,960.28 = 2,076.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.53x = 8,960.28 × 2,076.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.53x = 18,610,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,610,232.75/5,972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.97

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