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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.75, 8,962.71 and 2,079.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.75, 8,962.71 and 2,079.89 is: 3,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.75 : 8,962.71 = 2,079.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.75/8,962.71 = 2,079.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.75x = 8,962.71 × 2,079.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.75x = 18,641,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,641,406.09/5,972.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.08

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