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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.62, 8,971.85 and 3,057.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.62, 8,971.85 and 3,057.94 is: 4,587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.62 : 8,971.85 = 3,057.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.62/8,971.85 = 3,057.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.62x = 8,971.85 × 3,057.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.62x = 27,435,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,435,363.70/5,980.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,587.38

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