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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.97, 8,968.04 and 2,080.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.97, 8,968.04 and 2,080.38 is: 3,121.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.97 : 8,968.04 = 2,080.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.97/8,968.04 = 2,080.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.97x = 8,968.04 × 2,080.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.97x = 18,656,894.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,656,894.82/5,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.99

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