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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.02, 8,965.11 and 2,464.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.02, 8,965.11 and 2,464.07 is: 3,696.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.02 : 8,965.11 = 2,464.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.02/8,965.11 = 2,464.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.02x = 8,965.11 × 2,464.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.02x = 22,090,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,090,658.60/5,976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.55

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