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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.46, 8,963.46 and 2,080.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.46, 8,963.46 and 2,080.17 is: 3,120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.46 : 8,963.46 = 2,080.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.46/8,963.46 = 2,080.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.46x = 8,963.46 × 2,080.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.46x = 18,645,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,645,520.59/5,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.35

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