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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.89, 8,966.82 and 1,817.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.89, 8,966.82 and 1,817.88 is: 2,726.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.89 : 8,966.82 = 1,817.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.89/8,966.82 = 1,817.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.89x = 8,966.82 × 1,817.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.89x = 16,300,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300,602.74/5,977.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.82

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