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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.06, 8,971.02 and 2,285.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.06, 8,971.02 and 2,285.34 is: 3,427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.06 : 8,971.02 = 2,285.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.06/8,971.02 = 2,285.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.06x = 8,971.02 × 2,285.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.06x = 20,501,830.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,501,830.85/5,982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.22

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