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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.26, 8,973.45 and 2,085.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.26, 8,973.45 and 2,085.75 is: 3,128.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.26 : 8,973.45 = 2,085.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.26/8,973.45 = 2,085.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.26x = 8,973.45 × 2,085.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.26x = 18,716,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716,373.34/5,982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.65

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