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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.46, 8,973.73 and 2,086.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.46, 8,973.73 and 2,086.87 is: 3,130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.46 : 8,973.73 = 2,086.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.46/8,973.73 = 2,086.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.46x = 8,973.73 × 2,086.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.46x = 18,727,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,727,007.93/5,982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.32

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