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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.71, 8,961.26 and 2,078.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.71, 8,961.26 and 2,078.23 is: 3,118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.71 : 8,961.26 = 2,078.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.71/8,961.26 = 2,078.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.71x = 8,961.26 × 2,078.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.71x = 18,623,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,623,548.98/5,972.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.11

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