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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.56, 8,954.52 and 4,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.56, 8,954.52 and 4,098.84 is: 6,140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.56 : 8,954.52 = 4,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.56/8,954.52 = 4,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.56x = 8,954.52 × 4,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.56x = 36,703,144.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,703,144.76/5,977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.15

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