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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.22, 8,968.29 and 3,055.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.22, 8,968.29 and 3,055.57 is: 4,586.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.22 : 8,968.29 = 3,055.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.22/8,968.29 = 3,055.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.22x = 8,968.29 × 3,055.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.22x = 27,403,237.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,403,237.88/5,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.15

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