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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.06, 8,971.47 and 2,518.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.06, 8,971.47 and 2,518.50 is: 3,777.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.06 : 8,971.47 = 2,518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.06/8,971.47 = 2,518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.06x = 8,971.47 × 2,518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.06x = 22,594,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,594,647.20/5,982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.07

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