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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.49, 8,973.74 and 2,861.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.49, 8,973.74 and 2,861.76 is: 4,292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.49 : 8,973.74 = 2,861.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.49/8,973.74 = 2,861.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.49x = 8,973.74 × 2,861.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.49x = 25,680,675.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,680,675.87/5,982.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.64

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