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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.01, 8,955.93 and 2,276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.01, 8,955.93 and 2,276.22 is: 3,411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.01 : 8,955.93 = 2,276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.01/8,955.93 = 2,276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.01x = 8,955.93 × 2,276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.01x = 20,385,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,385,666.98/5,976.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.25

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