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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.03, 8,965.53 and 2,080.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.03, 8,965.53 and 2,080.47 is: 3,121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.03 : 8,965.53 = 2,080.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.03/8,965.53 = 2,080.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.03x = 8,965.53 × 2,080.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.03x = 18,652,516.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,652,516.20/5,976.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.22

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