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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.54, 8,964.78 and 2,079.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.54, 8,964.78 and 2,079.98 is: 3,120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.54 : 8,964.78 = 2,079.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.54/8,964.78 = 2,079.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.54x = 8,964.78 × 2,079.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.54x = 18,646,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,646,563.10/5,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.48

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