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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,981.22, 8,969.67 and 2,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,981.22, 8,969.67 and 2,031.84 is: 3,047.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,981.22 : 8,969.67 = 2,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,981.22/8,969.67 = 2,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,981.22x = 8,969.67 × 2,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,981.22x = 18,224,934.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,224,934.29/5,981.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.03

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