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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,979.48, 8,971.02 and 3,059.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,979.48, 8,971.02 and 3,059.82 is: 4,590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,979.48 : 8,971.02 = 3,059.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,979.48/8,971.02 = 3,059.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,979.48x = 8,971.02 × 3,059.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,979.48x = 27,449,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,449,706.42/5,979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.65

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