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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.14, 8,966.38 and 2,279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.14, 8,966.38 and 2,279.58 is: 3,420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.14 : 8,966.38 = 2,279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.14/8,966.38 = 2,279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.14x = 8,966.38 × 2,279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.14x = 20,439,580.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,439,580.52/5,976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.20

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