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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.58, 8,966.35 and 2,848.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.58, 8,966.35 and 2,848.09 is: 4,272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.58 : 8,966.35 = 2,848.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.58/8,966.35 = 2,848.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.58x = 8,966.35 × 2,848.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.58x = 25,536,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,536,912.70/5,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.12

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