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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.40, 8,967.21 and 2,469.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.40, 8,967.21 and 2,469.39 is: 3,704.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.40 : 8,967.21 = 2,469.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.40/8,967.21 = 2,469.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.40x = 8,967.21 × 2,469.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.40x = 22,143,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143,495.81/5,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.54

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