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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.58, 8,962.65 and 3,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.58, 8,962.65 and 3,052.73 is: 4,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.58 : 8,962.65 = 3,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.58/8,962.65 = 3,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.58x = 8,962.65 × 3,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.58x = 27,360,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360,550.53/5,980.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.90

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