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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.33, 8,967.21 and 2,279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.33, 8,967.21 and 2,279.59 is: 3,419.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.33 : 8,967.21 = 2,279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.33/8,967.21 = 2,279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.33x = 8,967.21 × 2,279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.33x = 20,441,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,441,562.24/5,977.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.85

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