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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.24, 8,962.27 and 2,279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.24, 8,962.27 and 2,279.75 is: 3,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.24 : 8,962.27 = 2,279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.24/8,962.27 = 2,279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.24x = 8,962.27 × 2,279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.24x = 20,431,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,431,684.52/5,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.25

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