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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.87, 8,966.85 and 2,082.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.87, 8,966.85 and 2,082.27 is: 3,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.87 : 8,966.85 = 2,082.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.87/8,966.85 = 2,082.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.87x = 8,966.85 × 2,082.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.87x = 18,671,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,671,402.75/5,977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.42

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