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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.22, 8,964.58 and 2,080.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.22, 8,964.58 and 2,080.92 is: 3,121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.22 : 8,964.58 = 2,080.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.22/8,964.58 = 2,080.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.22x = 8,964.58 × 2,080.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.22x = 18,654,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,654,573.81/5,976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.47

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