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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.21, 8,977.80 and 2,694.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.21, 8,977.80 and 2,694.45 is: 4,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.21 : 8,977.80 = 2,694.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.21/8,977.80 = 2,694.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.21x = 8,977.80 × 2,694.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.21x = 24,190,233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,190,233.21/5,985.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.67

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