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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,973.52, 8,959.56 and 2,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,973.52, 8,959.56 and 2,077.60 is: 3,116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,973.52 : 8,959.56 = 2,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,973.52/8,959.56 = 2,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,973.52x = 8,959.56 × 2,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,973.52x = 18,614,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,614,381.86/5,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.15

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