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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.18, 8,965.08 and 2,080.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.18, 8,965.08 and 2,080.26 is: 3,120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.18 : 8,965.08 = 2,080.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.18/8,965.08 = 2,080.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.18x = 8,965.08 × 2,080.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.18x = 18,649,697.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,649,697.32/5,976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.67

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