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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.11, 8,967.55 and 3,016.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.11, 8,967.55 and 3,016.73 is: 4,523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.11 : 8,967.55 = 3,016.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.11/8,967.55 = 3,016.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.11x = 8,967.55 × 3,016.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.11x = 27,052,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,052,624.73/5,980.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.77

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