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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.72, 8,976.66 and 2,862.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.72, 8,976.66 and 2,862.81 is: 4,295.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.72 : 8,976.66 = 2,862.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.72/8,976.66 = 2,862.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.72x = 8,976.66 × 2,862.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.72x = 25,698,472.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,698,472.01/5,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.45

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