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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.27, 8,977.44 and 3,178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.27, 8,977.44 and 3,178.52 is: 4,763.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.27 : 8,977.44 = 3,178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.27/8,977.44 = 3,178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.27x = 8,977.44 × 3,178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.27x = 28,534,973.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,534,973.29/5,990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.56

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