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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.29, 8,959.05 and 2,973.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.29, 8,959.05 and 2,973.81 is: 4,457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.29 : 8,959.05 = 2,973.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.29/8,959.05 = 2,973.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.29x = 8,959.05 × 2,973.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.29x = 26,642,512.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,642,512.48/5,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.29

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