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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.62, 8,967.15 and 1,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.62, 8,967.15 and 1,975.14 is: 2,962.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.62 : 8,967.15 = 1,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.62/8,967.15 = 1,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.62x = 8,967.15 × 1,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.62x = 17,711,376.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,711,376.65/5,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.95

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