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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.72, 8,971.04 and 2,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.72, 8,971.04 and 2,084.16 is: 3,126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.72 : 8,971.04 = 2,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.72/8,971.04 = 2,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.72x = 8,971.04 × 2,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.72x = 18,697,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,697,082.73/5,980.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.23

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