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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.92, 8,961.12 and 3,202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.92, 8,961.12 and 3,202.56 is: 4,800.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.92 : 8,961.12 = 3,202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.92/8,961.12 = 3,202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.92x = 8,961.12 × 3,202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.92x = 28,698,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,698,524.47/5,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.75

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