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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,986.77, 8,976.63 and 2,289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,986.77, 8,976.63 and 2,289.27 is: 3,432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,986.77 : 8,976.63 = 2,289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,986.77/8,976.63 = 2,289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,986.77x = 8,976.63 × 2,289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,986.77x = 20,549,929.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,549,929.76/5,986.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.56

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