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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.54, 8,964.48 and 2,081.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.54, 8,964.48 and 2,081.22 is: 3,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.54 : 8,964.48 = 2,081.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.54/8,964.48 = 2,081.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.54x = 8,964.48 × 2,081.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.54x = 18,657,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,657,055.07/5,976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.72

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