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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.01, 8,971.26 and 2,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.01, 8,971.26 and 2,282.08 is: 3,424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.01 : 8,971.26 = 2,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.01/8,971.26 = 2,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.01x = 8,971.26 × 2,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.01x = 20,473,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,473,133.02/5,979.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.17

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