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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.12, 8,962.62 and 2,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.12, 8,962.62 and 2,079.50 is: 3,119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.12 : 8,962.62 = 2,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.12/8,962.62 = 2,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.12x = 8,962.62 × 2,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.12x = 18,637,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,637,768.29/5,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.23

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