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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.36, 8,977.20 and 3,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.36, 8,977.20 and 3,063.04 is: 4,595.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.36 : 8,977.20 = 3,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.36/8,977.20 = 3,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.36x = 8,977.20 × 3,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.36x = 27,497,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,497,522.69/5,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.67

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