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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.60, 8,967.96 and 2,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.60, 8,967.96 and 2,083.28 is: 3,126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.60 : 8,967.96 = 2,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.60/8,967.96 = 2,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.60x = 8,967.96 × 2,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.60x = 18,682,771.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,682,771.71/5,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.51

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