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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.28, 8,965.91 and 1,817.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.28, 8,965.91 and 1,817.27 is: 2,725.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.28 : 8,965.91 = 1,817.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.28/8,965.91 = 1,817.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.28x = 8,965.91 × 1,817.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.28x = 16,293,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,293,425.35/5,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.90

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