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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.01, 8,966.39 and 2,080.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.01, 8,966.39 and 2,080.50 is: 3,121.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.01 : 8,966.39 = 2,080.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.01/8,966.39 = 2,080.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.01x = 8,966.39 × 2,080.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.01x = 18,654,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,654,563.99/5,977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.06

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