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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.90, 8,964.27 and 2,027.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.90, 8,964.27 and 2,027.61 is: 3,041.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.90 : 8,964.27 = 2,027.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.90/8,964.27 = 2,027.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.90x = 8,964.27 × 2,027.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.90x = 18,176,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,176,043.49/5,976.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.05

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