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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.57, 8,964.77 and 2,687.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.57, 8,964.77 and 2,687.33 is: 4,030.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.57 : 8,964.77 = 2,687.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.57/8,964.77 = 2,687.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.57x = 8,964.77 × 2,687.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.57x = 24,091,324.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,091,324.49/5,976.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.96

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