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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.35, 8,968.61 and 2,080.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.35, 8,968.61 and 2,080.76 is: 3,122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.35 : 8,968.61 = 2,080.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.35/8,968.61 = 2,080.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.35x = 8,968.61 × 2,080.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.35x = 18,661,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,661,469.70/5,976.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.56

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