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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.60, 8,967.54 and 2,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.60, 8,967.54 and 2,083.80 is: 3,126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.60 : 8,967.54 = 2,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.60/8,967.54 = 2,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.60x = 8,967.54 × 2,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.60x = 18,686,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,686,559.85/5,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.62

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