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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.56, 8,975.21 and 2,284.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.56, 8,975.21 and 2,284.71 is: 3,427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.56 : 8,975.21 = 2,284.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.56/8,975.21 = 2,284.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.56x = 8,975.21 × 2,284.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.56x = 20,505,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,505,740.62/5,982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.59

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