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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.75, 8,977.33 and 2,701.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.75, 8,977.33 and 2,701.96 is: 4,049.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.75 : 8,977.33 = 2,701.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.75/8,977.33 = 2,701.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.75x = 8,977.33 × 2,701.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.75x = 24,256,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,256,367.50/5,989.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.65

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