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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.53, 8,965.61 and 2,080.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.53, 8,965.61 and 2,080.43 is: 3,120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.53 : 8,965.61 = 2,080.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.53/8,965.61 = 2,080.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.53x = 8,965.61 × 2,080.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.53x = 18,652,324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,652,324.01/5,976.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.93

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