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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.37, 8,966.10 and 2,081.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.37, 8,966.10 and 2,081.77 is: 3,122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.37 : 8,966.10 = 2,081.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.37/8,966.10 = 2,081.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.37x = 8,966.10 × 2,081.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.37x = 18,665,313.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,665,313.17/5,977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.66

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