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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,981.83, 8,966.89 and 2,230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,981.83, 8,966.89 and 2,230.87 is: 3,344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,981.83 : 8,966.89 = 2,230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,981.83/8,966.89 = 2,230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,981.83x = 8,966.89 × 2,230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,981.83x = 20,003,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003,944.13/5,981.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.12

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