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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,977.96, 8,966.60 and 2,860.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,977.96, 8,966.60 and 2,860.18 is: 4,290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,977.96 : 8,966.60 = 2,860.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,977.96/8,966.60 = 2,860.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,977.96x = 8,966.60 × 2,860.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,977.96x = 25,646,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,646,089.99/5,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.11

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