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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.91, 8,962.92 and 2,278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.91, 8,962.92 and 2,278.26 is: 3,417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.91 : 8,962.92 = 2,278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.91/8,962.92 = 2,278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.91x = 8,962.92 × 2,278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.91x = 20,419,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,419,862.12/5,975.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.03

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