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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.39, 8,966.07 and 1,817.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.39, 8,966.07 and 1,817.38 is: 2,726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.39 : 8,966.07 = 1,817.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.39/8,966.07 = 1,817.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.39x = 8,966.07 × 1,817.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.39x = 16,294,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,294,756.30/5,977.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.07

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