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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.99, 8,966.09 and 2,278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.99, 8,966.09 and 2,278.26 is: 3,417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.99 : 8,966.09 = 2,278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.99/8,966.09 = 2,278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.99x = 8,966.09 × 2,278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.99x = 20,427,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,427,089.90/5,976.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.62

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