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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,972.92, 8,960.64 and 2,023.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,972.92, 8,960.64 and 2,023.98 is: 3,036.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,972.92 : 8,960.64 = 2,023.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,972.92/8,960.64 = 2,023.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,972.92x = 8,960.64 × 2,023.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,972.92x = 18,136,114.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,136,114.95/5,972.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.39

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