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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,981.52, 8,976.98 and 4,145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,981.52, 8,976.98 and 4,145.54 is: 6,221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,981.52 : 8,976.98 = 4,145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,981.52/8,976.98 = 4,145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,981.52x = 8,976.98 × 4,145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,981.52x = 37,214,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214,462.48/5,981.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.57

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