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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.63, 8,964.99 and 2,466.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.63, 8,964.99 and 2,466.09 is: 3,699.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.63 : 8,964.99 = 2,466.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.63/8,964.99 = 2,466.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.63x = 8,964.99 × 2,466.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.63x = 22,108,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,108,472.19/5,976.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.15

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