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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.44, 8,966.51 and 1,817.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.44, 8,966.51 and 1,817.60 is: 2,726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.44 : 8,966.51 = 1,817.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.44/8,966.51 = 1,817.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.44x = 8,966.51 × 1,817.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.44x = 16,297,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,297,474.66/5,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.50

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