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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.04, 8,959.44 and 2,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.04, 8,959.44 and 2,079.32 is: 3,116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.04 : 8,959.44 = 2,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.04/8,959.44 = 2,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.04x = 8,959.44 × 2,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.04x = 18,629,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,629,542.78/5,977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.85

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