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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.71, 8,966.57 and 1,817.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.71, 8,966.57 and 1,817.76 is: 2,726.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.71 : 8,966.57 = 1,817.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.71/8,966.57 = 1,817.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.71x = 8,966.57 × 1,817.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.71x = 16,299,072.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,299,072.28/5,977.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.64

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