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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.88, 8,965.38 and 2,514.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.88, 8,965.38 and 2,514.12 is: 3,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.88 : 8,965.38 = 2,514.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.88/8,965.38 = 2,514.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.88x = 8,965.38 × 2,514.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.88x = 22,540,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,540,041.17/5,976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.21

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