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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.48, 8,961.60 and 2,077.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.48, 8,961.60 and 2,077.92 is: 3,117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.48 : 8,961.60 = 2,077.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.48/8,961.60 = 2,077.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.48x = 8,961.60 × 2,077.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.48x = 18,621,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,621,487.87/5,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.36

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