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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.02, 8,966.61 and 2,279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.02, 8,966.61 and 2,279.36 is: 3,420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.02 : 8,966.61 = 2,279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.02/8,966.61 = 2,279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.02x = 8,966.61 × 2,279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.02x = 20,438,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,438,132.17/5,976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.02

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