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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.22, 8,963.08 and 2,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.22, 8,963.08 and 2,079.92 is: 3,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.22 : 8,963.08 = 2,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.22/8,963.08 = 2,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.22x = 8,963.08 × 2,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.22x = 18,642,489.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642,489.35/5,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.97

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