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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.60, 8,964.90 and 4,018.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.60, 8,964.90 and 4,018.20 is: 6,027.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.60 : 8,964.90 = 4,018.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.60/8,964.90 = 4,018.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.60x = 8,964.90 × 4,018.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.60x = 36,022,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,022,761.18/5,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.30

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