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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.80, 8,966.70 and 2,080.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.80, 8,966.70 and 2,080.08 is: 3,120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.80 : 8,966.70 = 2,080.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.80/8,966.70 = 2,080.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.80x = 8,966.70 × 2,080.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.80x = 18,651,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,651,453.34/5,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.12

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