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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.54, 8,966.63 and 2,081.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.54, 8,966.63 and 2,081.25 is: 3,122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.54 : 8,966.63 = 2,081.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.54/8,966.63 = 2,081.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.54x = 8,966.63 × 2,081.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.54x = 18,661,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,661,803.89/5,976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.51

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