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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.04, 8,964.86 and 2,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.04, 8,964.86 and 2,079.94 is: 3,120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.04 : 8,964.86 = 2,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.04/8,964.86 = 2,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.04x = 8,964.86 × 2,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.04x = 18,646,370.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,646,370.91/5,976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.19

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