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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.23, 8,965.72 and 2,081.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.23, 8,965.72 and 2,081.53 is: 3,122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.23 : 8,965.72 = 2,081.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.23/8,965.72 = 2,081.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.23x = 8,965.72 × 2,081.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.23x = 18,662,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,662,428.96/5,977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.26

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