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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.52, 8,975.28 and 2,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.52, 8,975.28 and 2,086.96 is: 3,130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.52 : 8,975.28 = 2,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.52/8,975.28 = 2,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.52x = 8,975.28 × 2,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.52x = 18,731,050.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,731,050.35/5,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.96

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