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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.11, 8,958.88 and 3,010.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.11, 8,958.88 and 3,010.84 is: 4,512.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.11 : 8,958.88 = 3,010.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.11/8,958.88 = 3,010.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.11x = 8,958.88 × 3,010.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.11x = 26,973,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,973,754.26/5,977.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.84

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