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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.99, 8,962.53 and 2,076.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.99, 8,962.53 and 2,076.66 is: 3,115.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.99 : 8,962.53 = 2,076.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.99/8,962.53 = 2,076.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.99x = 8,962.53 × 2,076.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.99x = 18,612,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,612,127.55/5,974.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.01

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