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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.06, 8,968.66 and 4,525.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.06, 8,968.66 and 4,525.13 is: 6,790.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.06 : 8,968.66 = 4,525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.06/8,968.66 = 4,525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.06x = 8,968.66 × 4,525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.06x = 40,584,363.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,584,363.53/5,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,790.02

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